John Berry, former Creative Director of the ENO apologised 'unreservedly’ to Opera fans tonight in the wake of revelations that he ‘misunderstood’ the email regarding the ‘end of Oprah by 2011’. Blaming stress, overwork and a hectic poncing around schedule Berry’s PR adviser confirmed the 52 year old’s error claiming he was ‘tired and emotional’at the time.
“Of course John didn’t really mean to rubbish an art form he’s devoted his life to...” explained Barbara Goole. “...'Ludicrously expensive, overpaid salad dodger with a whole format which is basically tripe' quite clearly referred to Oprah Winfrey.”
Accusations that the whole episode has been a PR stunt in order to secure a front page slot for what was a weak and poorly written story have been hotly debated in forums up and down the internet but are flatly denied by Berry whose autobiography. “Spare Us A Tenor: My Life In Queer Street.” is published by Macmillan on Thursday.
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