I hope he keeps his spirits up. Cancer treatment has come a long way. I’ve seen some remarkable success stories in the last year, two of them advanced cases. I know I’d love to read more from him, so I wish him all the best.

I just finished reading Home Game again, for what I think is the sixth or seventh time. It’s my all-time favourite book, and I’ve enjoyed everything else Paul Quarrington has written, so I’m very sad to hear this news. I hope you pull through, Paul – keep believing in Magic, with a capital M.

I can count the number of novels I have finished reading in my life on one hand, two are his. Our thoughts are with him and we wish him a speedy recovery. Besides, are we never to find out how the gormless Clifford fared after King Leary?

I still smoke. I’ve tried to quit numerous times…never took. How long ago did you quit? I figure now at 53, the damage has been done and it’s just a matter of time before I get the news or I could be one of the lucky ones, puffing away in my eighties!
The tone in the globe article seened rather resigned. I think as smokiers past and present we are always a little ready to hear the news.
Good luck!

Well, I have finished reading about 3,000 novels,
and I put Quarrington right up there.
I am really glad that this country gave birth
to such a smart and careful and witty novelist.
I look forward to a lot more.

God Bless. Denise

Great guy, great writer!

All the best.

I don’t even like hockey, yet could not put King Leary down. Amazing talent, great personality and fantastic band. I know quite a few cancer survivors, be one of them.

Paul has been a regular contributor to and attendee of The Word On The Street and we hope that he will be with us for many more festivals in the future. The festival’s board is very grateful that he stepped forward this spring to become Honorary Chair of our 20th Festival Patrons’ Council. Despite his illness he has graciously and unstintingly given his support to our fundraising efforts, taking an active role in asking donors to come forward to support the 20th festival.

… we really missed nino in elora sunday but knowing you were out together having some fun was reason enough to let those thoughts go … for the record – my brother is further along in this ‘journey’ than you are – he walks daily (to the health food store & back) and is enjoying good food & a healthy lifestyle … has missed very few days of work since his diagnosis 2 years ago … keep your spirits up – he has … exercise your sense of humour – he has … feel deeply – he has … surround yourself with good people, etc … you know the speel.

All the best Paul!

Paul was my mentor in the Humber College writing correspondence program in 2007-2008. His guidance was invaluable and his humour unmistakable. I learned so much from him then, and now am learning still about real life and how to live it. Thanks Paul; I wish you peace and tranquility.