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Multi-dog owners often find training their dogs frustrating at the least and impossible at most.

Nick Hornby, like UK counterparts Helen Fielding and Irvine Welsh, struck worldwide gold with his novels. But a lesser-known short story of his is also worth attention.

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George Joyce has waited 15 years to direct A.R. Gurney's Love Letters. Joyce has worked in theatre for 40 years acting, directing and producing over 80 productions.