Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. John Derum is an Australian actor for stage, film and television. He has also directed and produced for theatre companies throughout Australia and for television. 'Born 9 January 1946, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, he is the son of Scottish immigrants. In the theatre his major roles have included Kostya in The Seagull (Adelaide Festival 1970), Peer Gynt (Sydney Opera House 1975), Mr Mantelini and others in Nicholas Nickleby (Sydney Theatre Company 1983-85), Reverend Parris in The Crucible (Sydney Theatre Company 1991-93) and numerous revues, musicals and variety performances. John was Artistic Director of the Canberra Company, Theatre ACT in 1985-86. He was awarded a Literary Fellowship at the Australian Defence Force Academy (University of NSW) in 1990 which enabled the publication of the expanded script of More Than A Sentimental Bloke.