I had no recollection that the Mad Frogs And Englishman lyric was somewhat a request by Maggie and Paul. Nor that my father passed on sage advice about it through me! But I do recall my father absolutely loving that lyric.
Maggie Danylewycz 6 February 1994
News Revue
(Paul’s Noel Coward Song)
Dear Maggie
PAUL’S NOEL COWARD SONG
This was much harder to write than I thought it would be, but it has gone down very well with everyone who has heard it so far (and I can barely do Noel Coward).
My old man reckons that “Noel” should be introduced by a maid or butler bringing him a newspaper or some such business. Whether this would mean anything to the under 70’s I cannot judge, but I promised to pass on his advice to you.
I hope you have fun with the Noel song.
Some friends of mine who regularly visit the show came along last Thursday and called me yesterday to say that it was the best News Revue they had seen in ages. Well done!
I look forward to seeing you all this week.
Yours sincerely
Ian Harris
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