Hair today
From Alistair Robertson
Sir: Matthew Parris has now joined Alistair Cooke as my other bathroom guru (Another voice, 23 September). Many years ago my wife heard Alistair Cooke, in one of his brilliant Letters from America, say that he always shaved with only cold water and no soap so have I, these many years. Now I am washing my hair in water only à la Parris. However, I would not have altered my soapy life had I not admired and trusted these two gentlemen on other more weighty subjects.
Alistair Robertson By email
From Jennifer Wingate
Sir: I would like Matthew Parris to know that I devour everything he writes, from his political/satirical/whimsical Joseph Addisonstyle pieces to the Desolation Island wonders. The only articles I could do without are those having anything to do with hair and (non)shampooing. To misquote Dorothy Parker, ‘Little me thwew up.’ I hope this makes Mr Parris feel appreciated in the manner he prefers.
Jennifer Wingate Geneva, Switzerland
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