David your interviews of climbers are fun to watch and listen to. They are sensitive and thoughtful. I remember you from long ago as my professor at Hampshire. I hope you keep doing this.
Don may have given up rock climbing but in 1976 he plodded his way up the West Rib of Denali. For me he was always great company and not surly at all. Mind you I'm from the Working class. "Did ya hear about the one about....." was always his line.
I can't comment on the remarks contained in "Jac's Sisters Blog", though I have read it. Speaking personally, I can say that I find this man's insights, inspirations and observations to be near-sublime in content. His books have supported me through many dark times.
It maybe just me, I liked Mr Perrin’s work many years ago. However watching him now with a more mature eye, I actually struggle to differentiate truth from fiction.
I never trusted a female member of the medical profession ever again after I met one of the women detailed (indirectly with no name mention) in ‘Jac's Sisters’ Blog’. I wrote at the time, describing my experience, to BBC Radio 4’s ‘Woman’s Hour’ (UK radio programme) and was informed that it was likely to be featured on the programme - but it never was. It was 20 years later - after a random visit to a large city library - that I discovered what happened. Someone had left several books of well-known climbers on one of the desks. It was only after I went to put the books back on the shelves that I recognised the names and discovered ‘Jac's Sisters’ Blog’ - and the truth of what probably happened to me on that June evening in 1998. I was absolutely appalled and still shocked when I contemplate how one 2 hour meeting could have turned my life (and others) upside-down for over 15 months.
@@chrisduckett5496I fully agree Chris, Perrin bad mouthed Whillian´s constantly and seemed to take great enjoyment in doing so. Whillian´s will be remembered long after this liberal, left wing fool.
Jim Perrin is one of the most intelligent climbers and climbing writers in the UK. I first met him when he was still a schoolboy and spent many weekends climbing with him in the Peak. We met frequently until I moved to California. I also knew Don Whillans pretty well and Perrin's book is accurate.
You can't have read Jim's book then. He is full of praise for his early climbs but also his drinking and atrocious attitude to women and many fellow climbers as he grew overweight and bitter. A well written and I believe honest appraisal of a complex character.
David your interviews of climbers are fun to watch and listen to. They are sensitive and thoughtful. I remember you from long ago as my professor at Hampshire. I hope you keep doing this.
What a brilliant interview. Dear Jim, I am so sorry to hear about your son.
Don may have given up rock climbing but in 1976 he plodded his way up the West Rib of Denali. For me he was always great company and not surly at all. Mind you I'm from the Working class. "Did ya hear about the one about....." was always his line.
Fabulous. I’m so sad for your loss
I can't comment on the remarks contained in "Jac's Sisters Blog", though I have read it.
Speaking personally, I can say that I find this man's insights, inspirations and observations to be near-sublime in content.
His books have supported me through many dark times.
It maybe just me, I liked Mr Perrin’s work many years ago. However watching him now with a more mature eye, I actually struggle to differentiate truth from fiction.
I never trusted a female member of the medical profession ever again after I met one of the women detailed (indirectly with no name mention) in ‘Jac's Sisters’ Blog’. I wrote at the time, describing my experience, to BBC Radio 4’s ‘Woman’s Hour’ (UK radio programme) and was informed that it was likely to be featured on the programme - but it never was. It was 20 years later - after a random visit to a large city library - that I discovered what happened. Someone had left several books of well-known climbers on one of the desks. It was only after I went to put the books back on the shelves that I recognised the names and discovered ‘Jac's Sisters’ Blog’ - and the truth of what probably happened to me on that June evening in 1998. I was absolutely appalled and still shocked when I contemplate how one 2 hour meeting could have turned my life (and others) upside-down for over 15 months.
Given your nom de plume, no surprise there.
@@vixmagnetics Can you illuminate me on the Jac's Sisters blog please. Seems very sinister and defamatory
That`s because this man is a Walter Mitty
@@chrisduckett5496 Perrin’s a Mitty?
Perrin is not worthy of even discussing Whillians, who is Perrin?
He`s a fraud people like Whillans challenge frauds like Perrin.
@@chrisduckett5496I fully agree Chris, Perrin bad mouthed Whillian´s constantly and seemed to take great enjoyment in doing so. Whillian´s will be remembered long after this liberal, left wing fool.
Jim Perrin is one of the most intelligent climbers and climbing writers in the UK. I first met him when he was still a schoolboy and spent many weekends climbing with him in the Peak. We met frequently until I moved to California. I also knew Don Whillans pretty well and Perrin's book is accurate.
@@s13hgp liberal and left wing aren’t the same thing, only a fool or a propagandist would say they are. I should know, I’m a leftist.
Fabulous documentary
You should read 'Jac's Sisters Blog' .. What an Eye opener that is about Mr Perrin...!.
Yes and talk to completely innocent and honest individuals associated with some of the individuals detailed in that blog
Please read ‘The Villain’, Jim’s biography of Don Whillans. Gritty, honest. A real insight into the character of a genius and his flaws.
fantastic interview.Thankyou so much and i am definately going to be buying Mr Perrins books.Lovely lovely man.
don`t be fooled read "Jac`s sisters blog"
Never give up, Jim. Stick around.
well said Paul!
This man is a proven Walter Mitty. People like Whillans saw through his elaborate facade. Now he`s making loads doe from Whillans` legacy.
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RIP DR
Not a good word said of a truly great climber.Its shameful.A character assasination of the man.Rest in peace Don.
You can't have read Jim's book then. He is full of praise for his early climbs but also his drinking and atrocious attitude to women and many fellow climbers as he grew overweight and bitter. A well written and I believe honest appraisal of a complex character.
give over, man, what are you on about?
Perrin is a clown, would he have dared confront Don with his writings? No a chance.
Not a cat in hell's chance.
Jac`s sisters blog Mr Perrin Jac`s sisters blog