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  • UK Man
  • October 5, 2021 at 10:09 PM

There are 18 replies in this Thread which has previously been viewed 4,026 times. The latest Post (December 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM) was by serafina.

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  • UK Man
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    • October 5, 2021 at 10:09 PM
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    Quote from Splinter

    Did I mention that it's now available on Google Play Books?

    https://play.google.com/store/books/de…vIq7edaQlvlDrHo

    The power of the internet must be welcomed by authors.

    Earlier this year a UK journalist/author tracked me down and asked if he could interview me for a book he was writing. When the book was released I did a Google search and couldn't believe how many pages came up about it. Even I got a mention in the newspaper reviews and a radio show regarding the book. I've had bugger all for it though, not even a copy of the book!! ^^

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    • October 6, 2021 at 6:05 AM
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    Quote from UK Man

    The power of the internet must be welcomed by authors.

    Earlier this year a UK journalist/author tracked me down and asked if he could interview me for a book he was writing. When the book was released I did a Google search and couldn't believe how many pages came up about it. Even I got a mention in the newspaper reviews and a radio show regarding the book. I've had bugger all for it though, not even a copy of the book!! ^^

    Which book was it?

    A Brit In Buenos Aires

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    • October 6, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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    Which book was it?

    I could tell you but then i'd have to kill you! :P

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    • October 6, 2021 at 10:34 AM
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    I’m curious too! What is the book about? And since it has already been released, the writer would be very happy to have you spur more sales by giving out the title.

    Afterthought -

    Surely the writer will be glad to give you a copy. Why not ask? Remember - he went to the effort of tracking you down —

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    • October 6, 2021 at 11:56 AM
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    I’m curious too! What is the book about?

    It's a sports book.

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    • October 6, 2021 at 12:37 PM
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    It's a sports book.

    This one?

    A Brit In Buenos Aires

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    • October 6, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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    None of those three look like UK MAN.......

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    • October 6, 2021 at 1:09 PM
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    This one?

    Aye...that's me in the middle!!

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    • October 6, 2021 at 3:30 PM
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    UK Man , are you a sport hero?

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    • October 6, 2021 at 3:43 PM
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    You have got bigger eyes than her......

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    • October 6, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    None of those three look like UK MAN.......

    My thoughts exactly!!! But I can appreciate the why!!!!!

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    • October 6, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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    UK Man , are you a sport hero?

    I've had my moments but no. I like tobacco and alcohol too much!!

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    • October 6, 2021 at 10:05 PM
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    Ah - that’s right. I forgot that you had bicycled all over Europe and everywhere else. Do you still ride at all?

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    • October 6, 2021 at 10:25 PM
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    Ah - that’s right. I forgot that you had bicycled all over Europe and everywhere else. Do you still ride at all?

    The missus has me walking. Every second day she asks me go on a one hour walk with her. I don't mind as long as it's not hot. We haven't cycled for a while as it's a bit boring here to be honest and the main roads are not very peacefull due to the traffic...lorries especially.

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    • October 7, 2021 at 1:29 AM
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    I can’t even imagine driving a car in Argentina, let alone, a bike. Walking is safer - - keep it up! It’s fun.

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    • December 7, 2021 at 6:00 AM
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    BBC News - Hollywood legend Mel Brooks' autobiography published

    Mel Brooks looks back at a life in 'bad taste'
    Hollywood legend Mel Brooks discusses love, life and bad taste as his autobiography is published.
    www.bbc.co.uk

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    • December 7, 2021 at 12:21 PM
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    Mel Brooks is an international treasure.

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    • December 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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    Argentine author Samanta Schweblin has published a new short story collection called “Good and Evil” which examines the ironies and ambiguities of domestic life. It looks interesting but somewhat dark.

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    • December 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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    I have it in my to-read list. We analyzed and studied her acclaimed "Fever dream" in school this year and her books can be read on so many levels. She was a nobel prize candidate this year, as well.

    Yes, her style is very dark and she does a great job in provoking anxiety through ordinary words. She is really talented and young - she is the same age as my husband.

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