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Romeo Coates “Between you and me …”

No golden years

HATS OFF TO THE GUARDIANfor finally highlighting the plight of baby boomer stars still unfairly forced to earn a crust at this late stage of the game.

Speaking as part of the acting vintage who enjoyed their greatest financial success between 30 and 40 years ago, this former telly regular can confidently state he existed responsibly within his means during “peak” decades — confining myself to three divorces, obligatory overseas travel and humble living arrangements in Kensington/Dorset/Tuscany.

One could hardly have foreseen the current sorry state of affairs!

Ancient enmity

AN APOLOGY TO THE HARDWORKing folk running esteemed retired actors’ establishment Brinsworth House, following regrettable scenes during a

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