Miscellaneous
Click on the links below to see a selection of my writing on other subjects – from celebrities to my beloved Sheffield Wednesday FC…
Celebrity interviews
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Gordon Ramsay He's the chef famous for being as sharp with his tongue as his knives, but, in this exclusive interview, Gordon Ramsay reveals his softer side to Rufus Purdy (Tesco Magazine, July 2011) Beverley Knight Britain's own soul diva Beverley Knight talks to Rufus Purdy about her new album, musical influences and hanging out with Stevie Wonder (Tesco Magazine, June 2011) Marti Pellow An album, a tour, playing Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde… Former Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow is back in business. Rufus Purdy meets him (Tesco Magazine, March 2011) |
Dawn French The TV comedy institution reveals her personal highs and lows to Rufus Purdy, and talks about the inspiration for her debut novel (Tesco Magazine, October 2010) Denise van Outen Amid criticism for returning to work too early after having daughter Betsy, Denise van Outen talks openly to Rufus Purdy about juggling a career with motherhood, and why women need to stop giving each other a hard time (Tesco Magazine, January 2011) Katherine Kelly Best known for her role as barmaid Becky McDonald in Coronation Street, actress Katherine Kelly talks to Rufus Purdy (Tesco Magazine, December 2010) Olly Murs The X-Factor finallist talks to Rufus Purdy about his new album, what it's like being on the programme and what Simon Cowell's really like (Tesco Magazine, December 2010) |
Football writing
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The top 50 Sheffield Wednesday players From hard-as-nails defenders to cannon-footed centre-forwards, some superb players have turned out for the Owls since their formation in 1867. Long-suffering supporter Rufus Purdy picks his favourite 50 (The Times, August 2009) |
