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Cover story: Emily Blunt
Last seen as the frosty, snooty one in The Devil Wears Prada, the enigmatic English actress's career is taking a steep upwards turn, starting with her lead role in The Young Victoria. Miles Fielder chats with her about gueenly behaviour, Golden Globe awards and lucky breaks. See page 18.
Features 16 Aye Write! Why let truth stand in the way of a good story? As the Glasgow literature
festival arrives for its fourth annual run, including an appearance from ‘liar-
author' James Frey, Rodge Glass examines the often tenuous link between fact and fiction.
22 Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival Turn that frown upside down with over two weeks of live stand-up from
Scotland and beyond. We round up the best gags, preview the hot acts, and
Claire Sawers gives ten reasons why we love Rob Brydon.
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