G is for Glenda
“And this is Linda.” “Glenda.” “Sorry, this is Brenda.” “It’s Glenda.” “Sorry… did you say Glenys?” “It’s Glenda. As in, you know, Glenda Jackson.” “Oh, I liked her. She was in Downtown Abbey, wasn’t she?” “No. She was a classical actress, done loads of films and stage plays. She’s an MP now I think. Anyway, my name’s Glenda. G. L. E. N. D. A.” “God, I’m sorry, I thought you said Linda. And then I thought I heard Brenda.” “It’s OK, I get it all the time.” “Bit unusual, isn’t it?” “Not really, no. Not to me, anyway. But lots of people get it wrong.” “It’s not a name you hear every day.” “Suppose not. There was a Glenda in Eastenders once. “Eastender Glenda, that’s got a ring to it. I like that.” “I don’t watch Eastenders though.” “Me neither.” “More of a Corrie fan.” “Has there been a Glenda in Corrie?” “Years ago there was, before my time. Been a couple of Glendas, I think, just bit parts, you know, not famous characters or anything.” “I see you write short sto...
