Author and Producer

He is not as beautiful as the photograph would have you think. In fact, when we approached him (admittedly at a difficult moment) he was a man of terrifying mien, with a grim pipe and a green jersey.

"No, I am not shy," he answered. "These halls were first graced by my presence in 1934, and my first Extrav. was 'Brave New Zealand' in 1935.

" 'The Plutocrats,' in 1937, came from yonder flowing typewriter, as did a certain script in 1941. This latter was unfortunately banned.

"By 1939 I had completed an L.L.M., together with sundry scholarships. I dwelt in Hamilton, where I was not appreciated, from 1941 to '43 and flaber-gasted the farmers with excerpts from 'Johnalio.'

My hobbles are tramping and swimming, in which I have a blue or two.

And now for God's sake, stop this foolishness and get on stage! Act one, Please!" A difficult man, Mr. Meek!