tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post3453959168804655023..comments2024-03-19T11:40:51.331+00:00Comments on TPQ: Booker's Dozen @ Simon SmythAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-45828121600357972212020-04-30T22:25:47.307+01:002020-04-30T22:25:47.307+01:00Emmett, same person, different bear.
Christy, I a...Emmett, same person, different bear.<br /><br />Christy, I almost got away with that one. It was more of a cautionary tale than anything else. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029656112153509987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-61097064853830291442020-04-30T22:11:30.063+01:002020-04-30T22:11:30.063+01:00Am
Yeah, drink the communion money that night to ...Am<br /><br />Yeah, drink the communion money that night to make up for the geeky suit you had to wear going round all the old relatives... and yes Mr Pink from RDogs.<br /><br />Simon -I couldn't put into words the sense of sarcastic vitrol Mr Pink would have spewed about your already having read the book you'd point blank refuse to read --your oxymoronic response to that one had me in Christy Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07529990561635818286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-9554350817857905752020-04-30T20:32:34.993+01:002020-04-30T20:32:34.993+01:00is this the same bloke who had an amazing dancing ...is this the same bloke who had an amazing dancing bear?Emmett Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761525073488146105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-24983590320177107622020-04-30T13:40:36.039+01:002020-04-30T13:40:36.039+01:00AM, I bought the Heroes who Fell from Grace in New...AM, I bought the Heroes who Fell from Grace in New York where there was a plethora of books on Vietnam in a second hand bookstore I visited. <br /><br />They say don't judge a book by it's cover but I had no other choice at the time. <br /><br />I look forward to the new format. The current one really piqued my interest. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029656112153509987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-34665558895141665692020-04-30T13:36:48.898+01:002020-04-30T13:36:48.898+01:00Forgot about the reply button. Frankie, I agree to...Forgot about the reply button. Frankie, I agree totally Danny was the sort of kid any kid wants to be. Dahl had an knack of conjuring up the dreams of children.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029656112153509987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-8650728067268987242020-04-30T13:34:46.080+01:002020-04-30T13:34:46.080+01:00Rage, that sounds incredible. I think you're r...Rage, that sounds incredible. I think you're right. Marks was clever, quick witted and charismatic which are qualities you need when locked up I imagine. Potentially even more so than brawn which can only get you so far but I am only guessing. <br /><br />I met Tony Benn a few times and emailed back and forth. I saw his Will and Testament film and at the end, when the credits started rolling,Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029656112153509987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-42784450574053399572020-04-30T13:26:43.973+01:002020-04-30T13:26:43.973+01:00Christy, thanks for the comment. If I ever buy a r...Christy, thanks for the comment. If I ever buy a round I will be sure to use my Communion money. Saving it for a special occasion. <br /><br />You're right about Mr Pink. He could talk about anything and make it intriguing. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029656112153509987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-89167735255836784972020-04-30T12:21:41.052+01:002020-04-30T12:21:41.052+01:00Simon - thanks for this. Really enjoyed it. Read B...Simon - thanks for this. Really enjoyed it. Read Borstal Boy at 16 and Papillion at 17 - both while in the Crum. Loved the dismissal of The Heroes Who Fell From Grace. Have never read it and now I doubt I ever will. The format will change shortly with your help Simon. There will still be 13 questions but structured to obtain a wider response. <br /><br />Christy - the Communion money would have AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-61138957191406694462020-04-30T11:17:39.934+01:002020-04-30T11:17:39.934+01:00Simon,
We know I don't read anywhere what I p...Simon,<br /><br />We know I don't read anywhere what I probably should but when I was around 12yrs old I read Danny the champion, that book has always stuck in my head...Dunno about you but I wanted to be Danny..He got my vote...frankiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452424095829736700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-52548245598764058632020-04-30T10:16:29.562+01:002020-04-30T10:16:29.562+01:00Simon is obviously an avid and knowledgeable reade...Simon is obviously an avid and knowledgeable reader who had some very good books on his bookers dozen, for me the Benn Diaries, Borstal Boy and Mr Nice stood out as I have read all three. I don’t think anyone has mention Mr Nice before which is a shame as it’s an enjoyable read. I once met Howard Marks it’s author in a Turkish back water and spent an Enjoyable evening with him drinking beer and Organized Rage.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07627288401631451362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-49117554833836314252020-04-29T23:12:33.247+01:002020-04-29T23:12:33.247+01:00AM
"Simon Smyth is an avid reader and collect...AM<br />"Simon Smyth is an avid reader and collector of books." You forgot to add -'who still has his first communion money?' (the mind boggles on how) As for books he'd point blank refuse to read; Mr Pink could have an interesting dialogue on why you're nor supposed to read first?Christy Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07529990561635818286noreply@blogger.com