It's Dangerous for Journalists to Retire

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke rejects the thought of retirement but contemplates the pastime of golf in the light of recent scientific studies.

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Fri 25 Jul 200320:45
BBC Radio 4

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