In commemoration of John Wayne’s 100th birthday (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979) last weekend, Iain Johnstone published an affectionate reminiscence in the Spectator.

When Duke showed Marcia and me to our cabin we were somewhat surprised to find it had only a double bed — we were not romantically involved — but I suppose he thought that all real men slept with their PAs [Personal Assistant]. He certainly did.