On The Road Past Gate2nd Edition: Revised & Updated. My life is probably very similar to many and certainly most ordinary, yet the lure of what was outside the gate has always been strong Like many, my youth included, broken bones, a nail through the hand, the odd black eye, tasting beer for the first time, and playing with mates in their attic, aspiring to be on Opportunity Knocks (a talent show of the day) From that audition tape to second hand mohair suits, scooters,