I'm getting really puzzled by all the links to 16D. Is 1A. 16D of a life story biographer? If so how does it link in with 12, 15, & 23 across?
12A 16dn (6) 15A 16dn (6) 23A 16dn of dramas (10)
I'm obviously missing the point of all these links to 16 down!