This is my first attempt at reading my own work. All I can say is hats off to voice actors – I can’t get through it without tripping over something. In this case it’s the flub around the 3 min mark.

Also, I recorded this on my iPhone, which turns out to be amazing at picking up wet, liquid mouth sounds.

N.B. The sample contains some bad words.

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Phil has just returned to university for his final undergraduate year, and life is good. Together with best-buddy Noel, he’s having fun creating confusion and mayhem across campus.

A new source of joy is their next-door neighbour Jonathon, a fresh-faced fresher fresh out of sixth form. Meaningless notes have been appearing under Jonathon’s door, including ‘DON’T LOOK AT THE LOG’ and the portentous ‘TONIGHT. 10.30PM. POTATO. ‘

And Phil is just becoming aware of another new student, who will soon play a big part in his life. As yet, he doesn’t even know her name.

My barely-fictionalised alter ego Phil made it his mission to remain young and daft. How about you? At 21, had you already become a mindful, thoughtful younger adult – or you were still creating havoc and revelling in naughtiness? Let me know!