How do you feel about the “f” word? Failure, it’s hard isn’t it and we are so often our harshest critics. This week was a bit up and down for me. I know not getting accepted for things is part and parcel of being an artist. And I know that most decisions are totally subjective, and not a personal attack on me .Still, when you don’t get accepted it can be hard, and that’s when self doubt can creep in. However, despite getting a couple of “thanks, but no thanks” this week I did find inspiration from an unexpected opportunity to hear the amazing Bernadine Evaristo talking about her life and work and her attitude to that “f” word.