Some people say that if you want to time travel, you can visit New Zealand and go back to 1950.
That's a bit of a stretch.
When I visited earlier this year, the cities were firmly embedded in the 21st century, although some rural parts did appear to be clinging to the 80s, although I suggest that isn't such a bad thing.
Growing up in New Zealand in the 80s, you could be forgiven for thinking that life might be leaving us Kiwis behind. While the UK was listening to its number one single, the sublime Red Red Wine by UB40 and the US was pulsing to Michael Sembello's Maniac, New Zealanders spent three weeks rocking to Dave and the Dynamos' one-hit-wonder Life Begins At Forty. I urge you, if you have three or four minutes to spare, follow the link - it's pure gold.
The point of this note, however, was not to bring your attention to the most dubious Mick Jagger doppelganger you'll ever see, rather, it's to mention the work of my great friend, Stephen Talent, the creator of Unfinished, a video podcast that explores life after 50.
Although operating in different disciplines, Stephen and I enjoyed similar corporate careers and as we neared our 50s, felt the urge to do something different. For me, that was writing, fulfilling an ambition I'd harboured from me teens. Stephen decided to follow his passion for imaging, to craft his own podcast and establish fingerprint.RED.
We sat down a few weeks ago to talk about the transition from the corporate world in pursuit of our passions. We also talk about my book, A Little Something To Hide and the inspiration behind some of the characters.
It's a longer watch than Dave and the Dynamos, but if you want to know a bit about the writing process or, better yet, are toying with the idea of pursuing your dreams, click on the picture above of the two formerly Grumpy Old Men who are now walking a happier path.
That's it from me, cheerio for now
Craig
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Craig Brown is an author living in Newbury. To follow his work visit craigbrownauthor.com
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21 November 2025
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