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Hey Toby, great article. Really took me back, even though I wasn't there!
Crispin is still climbing, at least DWS and the odd landlubbing route, although he doesn't enthuse about it much - he's more into parapenting these days. He's slightly disgruntled that no-one's repeated his Strone routes, which I think he sees as his best routes and greatest achievements. Maybe he'll write about that too...
Sad to hear that Deep Water hasn't sold well - I'm finding it a hugely inspirational guide - it's got me off my ar*e bigstyle. Have been inspired by several of the UK venues, and Mallorca too. Was at Lulworth and Connor last weekend, and it was just brilliant. My style is mere Deep Water Bumbling, but hey ho.
Crispin's route names are genius. 'A Thin Line' (p.187) had me guffawing when I realised its context.
I'm reserving a name for a direct on his route 'Boomerang' (p.179)....'Stick'. Now, where did I hang my coat?