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Nov 23, 2023Liked by Christina Patterson

As someone else who struggles with writing and speaking in public (it’s the research I always liked getting my teeth into), and yet too ended up spending most of my career as a science journalist (which has changed to more product management and diplomacy in the last year), I empathize with this article. It’s also thanksgiving day in the states so it seems doubly appropriate to say congratulations! And here’s to the next chapter in your career.

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Thank you so much, Paul. You are always so kind! Here's to the next chapter for all of us...

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Nov 23, 2023Liked by Christina Patterson

All so true, esp abt writing. ( wish I could enjoy cocktails!) and I have no doubt that you will be a terrific coach.

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Thank you so much, Amanda. You are always so kind! I hope you've found some non-alcoholic cocktails you like, but they don't, alas, do anything for me...

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Nov 23, 2023Liked by Christina Patterson

Really enjoyed this, personal, truthful and the cherry is you really think about stuff that often goes unnoticed.

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Thank you so much for your kind words. I've also just seen that you have said you would consider pledging actual money to read it! I’m really touched. I’m currently thinking about whether to offer paying subscriptions (and will warn you if I do!) but for the moment I just want to say that I’m *extremely* grateful.

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Sadly, me neither. I can drink half a glass of good champagne, at least, and v happy with that.

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