Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, Nuclear Energy Secretariat, 2 Rue Andre-Pascal, Paris XVIe - Is almost finished on his book he is writing with Brian [Glanville]; a visit to Cannes; will be staying on at the Organisation but news is not yet public; discusses plans for the summer.
18, Earls Terrace, London, W.8. - Concerns plans to speak, spend a week together in the summer; is auditioning for the recasting of "Five Finger Exercise" in London.
18, Earls Terrace, London, W.8. - Was photographed by John Paignton, as were Vic and Graham; late night with Vic telling stories; has finished a TV play, "The Musical Offering"; Tennents are looking for a director for "Sirens"; Hollywood calls often asking him to write the script of the "Voyage of the Beagle" but doesn't have time.
Is touring Rhodes and the Peloponnese with Jim [Mossman?]; will probably see him in June.
Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, (Nuclear Energy Secretariat), 2 Rue Andre-Pascal, Paris XVIe - Holiday in Vittel; coverage of Brian [Glanville?]'s novel; spent a week with Jim Mossman's editor C. R. Coote; hopes to hear from Peter that he is planning to visit.
Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, 2 Rue Andre-Pascal, Paris XVIe - Was on holiday without him, and regrets it; gives advice on holidays in Cannes, St Tropez, Le Lavandou, Cavalaire, St Maxime and Raphael, or Oktoberfest in Munich.
OECE, OEEC, European Nuclear Energy Agency, 38, Boulevard Suchet, Paris 16e – Congratulates him on the Evening Standard award for "Five Finger Exercise"; thanks for hospitality; will be editing a book for Pergamon Press; is sending a copy of the play to Jacques Charrier.
European Nuclear Energy Agency, 38, Boulevard Suchet, Paris 16e – Is astonished that the public and critics appreciate Peter's genius, and is very happy for him; might be able to come see "Five Finger Exercise" in November; wants to see him; describes a visit to Vienna; Marcel Marceau has returned; hopes to see Peter at Christmas; Brian [Glanville?] has written another novel; hopes to see Richard [Mayne?] again.
6, rue Geoffrey St. Hilaire, Paris. 5. - Thanks him for being kind to Nora; sends cuttings of his friends Jacques Charrier and Alain Delon; asks if they can meet up in Paris as part of Peter's trip to Israel.
6, rue Geoffrey St. Hilaire, Paris. 5. - Has plans to visit London, passes on news of David, of a new work for Pergamon Press, his parents' anniversary; has read Lolita, quotes from a few sections of the Roger Casement book Black Diaries excised from the American edition; sends cuttings, including one about Alain Delon.
Has been working hard, David says that Victor [Spinetti?] is a good actor; spent time with Harry [Lockart?], Brian Bedford, John Paignton; details his work and travel schedule.
6, rue Geoffroy St. Hilaire, Paris.5. – Passes on a message from Peter and Natasha Brook; asks to borrow £100; describes a "Bronxite" couple behind him on the plane; misses Peter's company.
6, rue Geoffroy St. Hilaire, Paris.5. – Upset to miss seeing him; Margot [Mayne?] is angry not to have heard from Peter after her French translation of "Five Finger Exercise"; is going to a conference in Vienna, will "enjoy looking down from the rostrum towards Molotov"; travails of apartment renovation; various love affairs: Spanish lover, another, an 18 year old designer, a possibility, a Belgian scientist, and an "early Spring lover".
Is back from a spell of time farming in Gloucestershire, enjoyed it but is also glad to return to town; received some enormous letters from Jerry [Weinstein] while there. Discusses the difference between Classic and Romantic drama that Peter had begun in a previous letter, and then discusses the plays of Oscar Wilde; shall be interested to read his story about kings in biscuit tins or islands in hip-pockets etc.
6, rue Geoffroy St. Hilaire, Paris.5. – Thanks him for the picture; is going to Vienna; hopes Peter will meet Jacques [Charrier?] soon.
6 Rue Henri Duchêne, Paris, 15e - Is very busy with his book; had dinner "accidentally" with Peggy Mount, who is there filming "Hotel Paradiso", says she worships Peter.
Asks Peter to sign some books. With note from Peter at bottom, "How infuriating that you knew I would look at your pad!"
Was moved by his words of love and friendship about Jerry [Weinstein?].
As from 50, Heathway Court, West Heath Road, London, N.W.3. - Congratulates all three [Shaffer brothers] on the November issue of Granta, thought Peter had said he was the editor, not Tony; is working hard in his law studies; describes the many clubs at Oxford and gives a humorous list of those he's involved in; has shaved his beard, which has drawn much notice; is a full civilian now with a pension for 80 percent disability; describes his pleasure in being at Oxford; reports on a production by the BNC players; is going off to see Michael Redgrave and Frieda Jackson in 'The Father'; asks for news.
4, King’s Bench Walk, Temple, E.C.4. – Describes trying to reach Peter by telephone to no avail; shares stories from Rattray Taylor's Sex in History which he recommends as a delightful book; discusses the previous weekend, his departure from not discussing his feelings about relationships, wonders why he didn't give his telephone number to someone he met.
Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, 2 Rue Andre-Pascal, Paris XVIe - Has been busy, the job is fascinating; describes his life in Paris, the cafe culture, his flat on the Left Bank, commute to work.