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Sturgeon hosted an in-conversation event with Scottish crime writer Val McDermid on Sunday night, where the pair were joined by Cumming and Paula Hawkins – author of the bestselling book The Girl on the Train. Following the event, Cumming took to Instagram to share some images as the four enjoyed a night in the capital at the Paradise Palms pub. A post shared by Alan Cumming (@alancummingreally) Cumming shared one video of a woman meeting Sturgeon, who said she was “as excited as I was when I saw The Beatles in Edinburgh in 1963”.
The actor said in his Instagram caption: “Knowing me, knowing @nicolasturgeon, a ha! “Such fun last night in Edinburgh talking books with Nicola, @quineofcrime (McDermid) and @paulahawkins201 at the Assembly Hall, and then on we went to @edinburghpalms for more japes.” Sturgeon also shared some images of the event and thanked everybody who had attended. READ MORE: Martin Compston: I think Scottish independence movement needs a 'refresh' She said: “Heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined @quineofcrime and me last night for our in the Company of Books show.
“We had a blast. Special thanks to our brilliant guests Alan Cumming and Paula Hawkins.”.
