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Rebecca Frayn
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Rebecca Frayn

Rebecca Frayn is a critically-acclaimed film maker. Her most recent work is the film WHOSE BABY, broadcast on ITV1, and her other credits include SINGLE, MODERN TIMES, THE SOUTH BANK SHOW and CUTTING EDGE. She is the author of ONE LIFE, and a second... Read full bio

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Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.
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About Rebecca Frayn
  • What is your birthdate?:
    5/6
  • Previous occupations:
    Documentary and Drama Director/Screen writer
  • Favorite job:
    Anything that involves telling stories
  • High school and/or college:
    Bristol University
  • Name of your favorite composer or music artist?:
    M Ward
  • Favorite movie:
    The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
On Books and Writing
Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. Richard Yates
Ian McEwan
Tim Winton
John McGahern
Helen Garner
Q. What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
A. The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing
Saturday by Ian McEwan
Dirt Music by Tim Winton
A Long, Long Way by Sebastian Barry
Home by Marilynne Robinson
Q. Is there a book you love to reread?
A. Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.