Having caught a lot of trains to different places in the last couple of weeks I’ve concluded that trains are absolutely never on time, ever, so it’s just as well that nothing in human life is ever scheduled to happen at a specific time - that would really stress everyone out

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Right! I was disappointed at the time because I was hoping for him to say something weightier. But he was a very down-to-earth person who disliked pretense, and I've put his advice to better use than any weighty pronouncement.

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That's such a specific and practical piece of advice—the kind that stays with you because you start noticing it everywhere once someone points it out. Sounds like he was the type of teacher who cared more about making you a better writer than impressing you.

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In honor of Professor Dunn, I will share the writing advice he once gave me: "Don't begin too many sentences with 'The.'" Not lofty (he was not lofty) but a good common-sense tip to avoid repetitive syntax. RIP www.theguardian.com/books/2026/o...

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We are so sad to learn of the passing of the pre-eminent Scottish poet, Douglas Dunn, whom Faber published for over fifty years, a poet others admired, turned to, learnt from and loved. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

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