My story, Unbuttoned, was among the pieces read at Talking Tales 18 at LeftBank, Bristol, on 21st April.
He says it to everyone who comes to work in his department: 'My office door is always open.' Robin Lipton is that sort of manager. Old-school but relaxed. Nonetheless, Judy Hill always knocks - briskly, crisply, twice - although she doesn't wait for an answer.
—Shall I unbutton you, Robin?
Robin stands in front of her, helpfully lifting his tie.