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  1. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  2. Move it
    00:51
    Move it
  3. My dad knows everything
    04:26
    My dad knows everything
  4. Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
    05:50
    Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
  5. The noise!
    03:52
    The noise!
  6. The space
    01:18
    The space
  7. What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
    03:19
    What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
  8. Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
    04:33
    Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
  9. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  10. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  11. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  12. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  13. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  14. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  15. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  16. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  17. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  18. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
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