22/11/12
She Rocks!
Although describing herself primarily as a researcher,
Deborah Withers is also an artist, curator, musician, publisher and writer who
sees herself as existing between different worlds: “I enjoy doing things which
are hands on and practical, like publishing and making exhibitions.
Communicating research to wider audiences is very important to me.” With a PhD
about the work of Kate Bush, music has always been an important part of her
life, and Withers has played instruments and written songs since she was a
teenager. She now plays in a band called bellies!, together with her
girlfriend, Natalie.
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