Mary Beard

“But back in the mists of time, she co-authored a book on the Colosseum, probably the most iconic building in the world.”

“Obviously, her main focus at the moment is Instant Classics, her sensational podcast with Charlotte Higgins.”

“I mean, we call them the commentaries on the war in Gaul, et cetera, but it's essentially autobiography.”

“You've written a lot of wonderful books aimed at more popular market as well as all your academic studies.”