Footnotes

Who said artists are narcissistic? Anne Rice, author of Interview with a Vampire, has taken a double-page spread in Variety begging President Clinton to consider a national vote on a five-point plan consisting of a flat income rate, a flat minimum income, removal of the welfare system, decriminalisation of drugs and medical care for all. It's what this shy, retiring woman describes as "a personal note".

Correction

Owing to an editing error, details of the Glastonbury Festival run of 'The Immortal Hour' were omitted from yesterday's feature. Performances are at the Strode Theatre, Street, 29-31 Aug (01458 442846)