The moment I knew: I thought he was a handsome, arrogant colleague – then the tension between us broke
At work, Alison Muir ’s relationship with Peter Thorn veered between flirtation and hostility, until one day he stopped sidestepping his feelings Find more stories
At work, Alison Muir ’s relationship with Peter Thorn veered between flirtation and hostility, until one day he stopped sidestepping his feelings Find more stories from the moment I knew series In 1990, I’d started an exciting job as executive assistant to the director and chief curator of the not-yet-opened Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.
On my first day, I was introduced to Peter, the museum’s talented publications manager. I smiled as I shook his hand, but he made no distinct impression. As I settled into my role, I felt as if he was deliberately avoiding me.
I chalked it up to his apparent conceit as, along with good looks, he had a swagger and confidence that made half the female staff
infatuated with him. Continue reading...
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