sleeper / noun 2. a timber, concrete or steel beam forming part of a railway track, serving as a foundation or support for the rails. 7. Colloquial a. someone or something that unexpectedly achieves success or fame. b. a book... which has slow but constant sales. 8. A spy who is allowed to carry on a normal life sometimes for years before being requested to undertake any espionage.
Macquarie dictionary, 3rd edition
The Sleepers Salon Charles Firth Special – 9th November, 2006

An eager table of audience patiently waits for Charles Firth to grace the Salon stage

This one's taking notes!

Almanac authors Emmett Stinson and Scott McDermott make an appearance

The cheeky Charles Firth talks to Tony Wilson

It wasn't that big actually

Tony Wilson squeezes in a story session with his Thirsty Flowers
