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Paul West (musician)
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Paul West may refer to: *Paul West (playwright) (1871–1918), American playwright, screenwriter, lyricist, newspaper editor, journalist, author, and talent agent. *Paul West (radio and television writer) (1911-1988), American radio and television writer *Paul West (writer) (1930–2015), British-born American writer *Paul West (footballer) (born 1970), English footballer *Paul West, pseudonym of Stephen Clarke * Paul West (chef), Australian chef and TV presenter known for ''River Cottage Australia'' See also * West (name) West is a surname. Notable people with the name include: * Absolom M. West (1818–1894), American politician, and Confederate militia general * Adam West (1928–2017), American actor * Adam West (soccer) (born 1986), American soccer player * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul West (playwright)
Paul West (26 January 1871 – 30 October 1918) was an American playwright, lyricist, newspaper editor, journalist, screenwriter, author, and talent agent. After working as a journalist in Massachusetts from 1888 to 1892, he began his career in the theatre as a press representative for Charles H. Hoyt; followed by a season as the business manager for the opera singer and actress Camille D'Arville and the comedian Frank Daniels. From 1898 to 1911 he worked on the editorial staff ''The New York Sunday World'' during which time be began a career as a prolific lyricist for both Broadway theatre, Broadway musicals and Tin Pan Alley publishers of popular song; publishing more the 500 songs during his lifetime. He also worked as a playwright, penning both plays and the books for several musicals. More than 15 of his stage works were mounted on Broadway between the years 1902–1913. In 1904 his children's book ''The Pearl and the Pumpkin'' was published; a work which he later adapted into a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul West (radio And Television Writer)
Paul West (August 27, 1911 – June 15, 1998) was an American writer who penned works for radio and television. He should not be confused with the American playwright and screenwriter Paul West (1871–1918) or the British-born American novelist, essayist, and poet Paul West (1930–2015). Life and career Born in David City, Nebraska, Paul West began his career as a writer for CBS Radio; initially working out of the company's station in Hollywood in the mid-1930s. He was an early member of the Radio Writers Guild, and in his early career in Hollywood he wrote scripts for the radio anthology series ''Lux Radio Theatre'', the soap opera ''Sally of the Star'', and scripts for comedian W.C. Fields. After meeting his future wife Phyllis Loudon during a trip to San Francisco, West relocated to that city and joined the writing staff of KSFO. He returned to CBS Radio in Hollywood when he was appointed head writer of ''The Billie Burke Show''. He went on to write for several other success ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul West (writer)
Paul Noden West (23 February 1930 – 18 October 2015) was a British-born American novelist, poet, and essayist. He was born in Eckington, Derbyshire in England to Alfred and Mildred (Noden) West. Before his death, he resided in Ithaca, New York, with his wife Diane Ackerman, a writer, poet, and naturalist. West is the author of more than 50 books. Early life West grew up in Eckington, a rural mining town in Derbyshire, England. His father, partly blinded in World War I, was often unemployed. His mother, a talented pianist, gave private lessons to help support the family. She encouraged West in his love of words and his literary ambitions. In a 1989 interview by author and literary critic David W. Madden, West said he was also encouraged by three teachers, "amazing women who taught English, French, and Latin and Greek" at an otherwise "mediocre grammar school". They were, he said, "...marvelous to me. They encouraged me because they felt I had some gift for languages and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul West (footballer)
Paul Darrell West (born 22 June 1970) is an English former Association football, footballer and Manager (association football), manager. He had a four-year career in the English Football League, Football League with Port Vale F.C., Port Vale, Bradford City A.F.C., Bradford City, and Wigan Athletic F.C., Wigan Athletic, before moving on to Evesham United F.C., Evesham United via Morecambe F.C., Morecambe. He spent nine years playing for Evesham and was appointed the club's manager in 2007 before stepping down in November 2011. He led the club to the Southern Football League Division One Midlands title in 2007–08, as well as two Worcestershire Senior Cup final victories. He returned to manage the club for the 2012–13 season. Playing career West started his semi-professional career with Alcester Town F.C., Alcester Town before joining Port Vale F.C., Port Vale in January 1991, signing permanently for a fee of £8,000. He joined the "Valiants" after impressing Manager (associati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Clarke (writer)
Stephen Clarke (born 15 October 1958 in St. Albans) is a British author. He writes mainly about France. He published six novels featuring a British protagonist named Paul West. Career Before writing books, Clarke wrote comedy sketches for BBC Radio 4 and comic-book stories for the U.S. cartoonist and comics artist Gilbert Shelton. Having graduated from Oxford University he spent several years working in Glasgow as a bilingual lexicographer for the dictionary firm HarperCollins. He then moved to work for a French press group. Works On 1 April 2004 Clarke successfully self-published ''A Year in the Merde'' It found attention in France too. Later Clarke sold the rights to Transworld in the UK, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC in the United States, Penguin in Canada and Random House in Australia. It was eventually published in altogether about 20 languages. The sequel '' Merde Actually'' appeared in 2005, and was followed by a non-fiction book ('' Talk to the Snail'', a humorous guide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul West (chef)
Paul West is an Australian chef and TV presenter most well known for '' River Cottage Australia''. Early life and personal life West was born on 27 January 1984 in Murrurundi – a small town in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. West trained as a chef. He worked at Vue de Monde as a bistro chef and also met his wife, Alicia, there. They have two children together. Television work His most notable TV work is ''River Cottage Australia'', to which West and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall set up a working farm and present recipes based on the farms produce. This is based on the UK Channel 4 series '' Escape to River Cottage'' and its subsequent seasons. Other work includes '' Back Roads'' Australia and most recently, ''Catalyst'': "The Great Australian Bee Challenge" for ABC TV (Australia). ''River Cottage Australia'' ''River Cottage Australia'' is an Australian adaptation of the British series ''Escape to River Cottage''. It sees West showcase local produce and farming whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |