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
Sleepers at the Age Melbourne Writers' Festival – August/September 2006
Fee B Squared plays the perfect host at the first Sleepers Salute to Songwriters
...Which featured Rebecca Barnard...
...Marty from The Lucksmiths...
...And the crooning Dan Warner
Adam Ford introduces the Salute to Nick Earls Salon by way of a fantastic reading from Zig Zag Street
The wonderfully wonderful Nick Earls
Clare Bowditch had all eyes glued on her at the second Salute to Songwriters Salon
Mark Seymour, usually grinning, has a serious moment
Another treat for the audience, this one from Sodastream's Karl Smith
Mark and Karl have a giggle while convenor Andrew Stafford does a very serious reading of Lou Reed's 'Take a Walk on the Wildside'
Every night, Jane Clifton and her gorgeous legs hosted The Shallow End live in the festival club