Sublime

He blames his dad for all the family’s struggles and focuses on taking care of everything his mother needs. She often leans on Eric and cries on his shoulder whenever one of her frequent boyfriends breaks up with her.

For a leading lady to bring me a letter from her father-in-law is a new experience. She is married to Michael Attenborough, son of Richard, and when Dickie was in New York recently for the opening of Young Winston I dropped him a note. His reply said it was very sweet of me to offer to look after Jane, adding that he knew I would do this anyway.

Someone who hasn’t slept with one of my brothers.” My nose wrinkles. “Or my dad.” Harvey makes a little choking sound, almost a laugh. “I’ve been single for decades, son. Mind your business.”