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.
Was moved by his words of love and friendship about Jerry [Weinstein?].
Asks Peter to sign some books. With note from Peter at bottom, "How infuriating that you knew I would look at your pad!"
Sends his congratulations.
18, Earls Terrace, London, W.8. - Busy with the play; asks for advice on visiting France with Fraser; John Gielgud doing his "theatrical nut".
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.