News at Eleven: [Carol Ann] Duffy said that it was difficult

to put into words [Catherine] Lockerbie's contribution to "the most magnificent, most important and most generous book festival in the world". She added that, unlike various other literary celebrations, the event in Edinburgh had not resorted to roping in pop stars to boost its popularity.

"Catherine has got total integrity. That's what makes it so special," she said. "It's a shining light for language."

Inside the Yurt by Carol Ann Duffy (for Catherine Lockerbie)

Inside the yurt was a pond where goldfish swam

from The Times: Carol Ann Duffy's tribute to departing head of Edinburgh book festival

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