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From not so normal real estate agent for 20 years in Nimbin (the gods are strange) to performance poet and writer when I sold my agency in Feb 2006. Probably quit 5 years too early but safety isn't a concept that worked for me. I reckon facing your fears is the way to go and then you usually find that not only does the worst not happen, but the possibility of something marvellous is revealed. It's also another monkey off your back. A big one. Fear is the mind- killer. I started writing and performing about 8 years ago but have been hard at it since I retired. My first book Small Enormous Things was published Aug 07 and there's also a 30 min DVD of live performance of the same name. Contact me via this site if you want copies - A$15 and A$12 respectively. It's the unbuttoning of the heart that I love - mine and others. As you learn to expose more of your vulnerabiliy and passion (and we've all got them) then there's more truth between you and the audience. There's more truth to yourself. It's dangerously attractive and deserves to be.ROBIN ARCHBOLD PERFORMANCE CV 2008-20062008 Winner North Coast National Exhibition Poetry Slam, Winner Lismore Poetry Cup, 3rd place NSW final of Australian Poetry Slam, Feature performer Woodford Folk Festival, Finalist Spirit of Woodford Inspirational Story Award, Regular performer at North Coast poetry venues.2007 Winner Woodford Festival Poetry Slam, Winner Woodford Poetry Slam Heat, Regular performer at Klownsville Theatre Bus, Woodford, Finalist Spirit of Woodford Award for Inspirational Story, 6th place NSW final of Australian Poetry Slam, Sydney, Runner-up Speedpoets Slam, Brisbane, Winner Outsiders Poetry Slam Brisbane, Winner of October Poetry Slam Writers at the Rous, Lismore, Winner Poetry unEarthed 3rd and final heat Brisbane – 15 minute feature set at Queensland Poetry Festival in Sept, Winner Regional heat Australian Poetry Slam – NSW final Nov 30 at State Library, Feature performer Queensland Poetry Festival, Runner-up QPF Poetry Slam Final, Workshop facilitator Juice Creative Writing Retreat WA, Finalist Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, Feature Performer at Poetry at the Pub Newcastle, Writers At The Rails Byron Bay, Lismore Live Poets, Speedpoets Brisbane, Winner Pot Poetry Slam at Nimbin Mardigrass.2006 Runner-up Woodford Poetry Slam, Winner Lismore Poetry Cup, Regular performer at North Coast poetry venues.