“I get totally engrossed in my work and I’ve been to Shropshire many times and tried to picture myself in Roman Britain thousands of years ago and it’s helped to have sites like Wroxeter available to visit to help me bring my story to life.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23763984.teacher-leave-profession-write-historical-novels-lottery-win/?ref=rss

Near him sat Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, a secretary of state often engrossed in Vatican scandals, whom Francis also replaced.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/world/europe/pope-benedict-funeral.html

On the opening night of ’s latest residency at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, I sit directly behind John McColgan and find myself almost as engrossed in his engagement with the show as I am with the ever-smiling dancers and musicians.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/michael-flatley-wanted-an-expensive-car-and-a-driver-to-stay-only-in-suites-he-wanted-a-lot-more-money/a1059049274.html