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Podcast: How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
Episode: Jilly Cooper: On Failure, Love and Literature
Description: Today, we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of Jilly Cooper, who has sadly passed away at the age of 88. A literary icon, Jilly captured hearts and imaginations with her wit, warmth, and unmistakable voice. Her novels, especially beloved titles like Riders and Rivals, sold over 11 million copies in the UK alone and most recently inspired the hit Disney+ adaptation that introduced her work to a whole new generation.
I had the immense privilege of speaking with Jilly just last October. She was everything Iād hoped she would be - funny, sharp, generous and inspiring. Today, in...