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Lesley Hines

I needed a new liver at 36 hours notice, and got one. It helped that I was put straight to the top of the list in Europe, but I was still bloody lucky.

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Matthew Green wrote:I think LYONNAISE is the best word I've ever seen on Countdown.

I'm gutted I missed it. I remember Duncan Bloomfield offering 'LYONAISE' several years ago (having spotted it myself and thinking there's an N missing) and thinking tsk tut how did he slip up so easily there...? I'm great on my sofa!

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Hopefully Lesley will be given another go in the future Fully agree with the idea in principle, but when we mentioned it to Damian after the game his reply was something like "don't start that again". Guys it's a really kind thought but I'm happy enough not to. I didn't shame myself and I...

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I think there should be a teapot for the highest losing score of the series.

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Kirk Bevins wrote:Ha, I don't remember this at all - I thought you were just a dancy kind of person.

Yeah, that too!

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Thanks all for saying such nice things, and top respect to Ryan. He had the good grace to laugh while Martyn and I conspired to get him drunk the night before. I really enjoyed playing another apterite. At the risk of sounding really twee it was as good as playing a friend. Hmm that sounds terrible,...

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Don't tell me what happens I haven't seen it yet!

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Jon Corby wrote: I turn on contestants very easily.

Is that a promise?

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I am extremely offended by Jeff and Rachel calling the challenger on Tuesday by the nickname "Ram." They ask you on the application form if you have a nickname Jason. I'm guessing that's what he put. 'Course, if he put something else then it is quite rude. Or maybe an in joke. Or maybe an...

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Do what I did and go on the show. It was a good idea at the time to entertain my toddler

Judge for yourselves later!

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I don't see what the big problem is, neither act stood a chance of winning anyway. As it happens, he has pleased more of the British public than he has pissed off, as Jedward had more votes than Lucie. If it was a public vote out rather than vote in, I'm sure Jedward would have gone by now. Ooooooo...

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Can't tick any of the above as I don't really think that about any of them. Surely they're as diverse as any other ethnic / religious / etc. group? I shared a flat with an Israeli lad at uni - he was pretty cool and taught me to swear in Hebrew. He also made great coffee, and mashed eggs and avocado...

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Jon O'Neill wrote: Marie Curie

Polish?

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I've seen this before with the line that 98% of serial killers get this right. My aunt's a criminal psychiatrist and it's not a test she's ever used on any of her patients (or even heard of). Also, I tried it at someone else's family party and was horribly embarrassed when the very sweet 15yo daught...

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Lesley debated the issue I talked about. Did I? Which issue? I never really debate - more think aloud on stuff. I'll argue with anyone who says otherwise :lol: Jason, if you look at the top right hand corner of posts you're thinking about there's a little button called 'quote'. It would certainly h...

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If you're ever in the Worcester area can I recommend the Marrs Bar? I saw Mitch Benn (among others) at the comedy night at the then Gonzo's (playing to a crowd of about 20!), and Russell Howard regularly comes and tests his new material there. Plus, of course, many other excellent comedians who are ...

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Marc Meakin wrote:He is certainly my favourite musical/comedy Antipodean (sorry Kevin Bloody Wilson)

Even with the classic "Do You Fuck On First Dates?"!! The man has a wit all his own

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I see your point but the tour's finished (at least in the UK - I went on the last night) and the DVD isn't available for sale in the UK. Heaven knows I've tried! As you also said, grainy youtube footage isn't a patch on going to see him, and I'd thoroughly recommend it. Since much of his other mater...

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I was lucky enough to get (i.e. bought) tickets to see Tim Minchin recently at Symphony Hall. I know a few of you enjoy his work and I've already dropped in a couple of links to his work already, but I thought it worth collating some of his new material here for you to enjoy. The highlight for me wa...

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Looking at your avatar you'll raise loads!

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I'm doing my best but after 34 years of trying I still can't grow a beard... Still, great cause

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Ian Volante wrote:"Pedants' Corner" methinks.

If you wanted to keep the apostrophe it would depend on how many there are. None in my house...

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Without getting involved in the whole theism thing I saw this recently and thought it was amazing. It's well worth a look

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Matt Morrison wrote:Chortle chortle. Here's where I show off and claim I've never had bad sex. And no, I'm not a virgin.

You might not have done. There's a poll for the partners if ever I saw one

(Unless you were one your own...?) Personally I've always been fantastic

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Happy birthday Julie!

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Washable paint!

You live and learn...

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No - she's clearly being bigotted against dumb-arsed white kid rappers, which is entirely acceptable !!!!! Perfectly happy with rappers, all regional accents, all cultural, national and international variations, etc. I'll concede to being bigotted about affectations, though :) Edit - missed the dum...

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I'm with you there - kids who've never set foot outside Britain who are whiter than me (and I'm ginger :lol:), and parents with distinctly middle-class accents, who either can't read or think they're rappers. Would you object to a black pianist playing Chopin? Not if they pronounced it right :? I'd...

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It could be you want to do a kids' party rather than a kid's party - to ensure more than one guest to eat the sandwiches? ;) I hope you're not forgetting to do halved bridge roll boats with coctail stick and lettuce leaf sails. Are you ? I actually mean a party for my kid but you're right, it could...

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the somewhat irritating 'can't be arksed' Racist Hope you're joking. But, listen out for it. It's spread to kids who couldn't claim it to be part of their culture. Oops - crossthreading going on. SAY SOMETHING ABOUT SANDWICHES, SOMEONE! I'm with you there - kids who've never set foot outside Britai...

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I used to work with a database package called "Progress". Trust me - it was the greatest one-word Oxymoron in the English Language.

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Going back to the start of the post I'd like to refer you to this. Symphony Hall - awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0IVuGK7sAw
Hurrah to us all, I say!

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Both please

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Charlie mysteriously knew the extension question and answered it before I posted it, so either he has magical powers or Howard told it him (or probably both) Definitely both. Charlie convinced me that he'd solved the original, without actually saying so, so I gave him the extension. The man's Fermat

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For the right price Lesley I can see to it that certain forum members end up 'dropping out' 8-) . :lol: PM me... :lol: They're booked out :( They've still got tickets for Wednesday morning, but I can't make it up there in time for that. Still, everyone have a fantastic time and very best of luck to...

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Anyone know if there are any tickets left? I went recently and had the most fantastic time. Sue - I'd be up for room sharing if we could get the right dates. I'd love to see the finals in action

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I'm not sure if this counts as a blooper but at the recording I was at on Tuesday Susie was going to put 'anima' on the pencam. Fortunately she realised in time that the word immediately above it is 'anilingus'

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AnnieHall wrote:Yes- phoned up on 17th Sept, recording in 4 weeks (2nd Nov)

Any idea what time you're up? I'm recording 20th October, and if I come back it'll be on the 2nd November. (I'd imagine you'll be pretty safe

)

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My son has been bought a "Leapfrog Fridge words" for his birthday (he's 3). One of the games is to enter a word it spells out to you. Earlier today it requested ram, then cub - leading to the following letter combinations: RAM - CAM - CUM... moving swiftly on... And curiously after cub it ...

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How do you know if your mate's attracted to penguins? Whenever they're mentioned his Pole heads North South? (have just scored 9 on autism quiz and thus am now keen to be more 'normal'... surely such pedantry counts!) Dopey: Father, do nuns swim? (other 6 dwarves sniggering nearby) Father: No son D...

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Jimmy Gough wrote:
Lesley Hines wrote:9 - not sure I like being described as "low". Hmmmmmm
GTFO freak.

Kiss my sweet peaches

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9 - not sure I like being described as "low". Hmmmmmm

Lesley Hines

Read Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, designed operating system architecture for mainframes for 7 years during which I had an emergency liver transplant (at 25) and reassessed my life a bit, read Human Biology, had a baby and now run a B&B. I'm planning to do a PhD in immunology though when h...

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Stephen Fry listed it as one of his guilty pleasures. To be fair the show was called "Stephen Fry's guilty pleasures" (or similar) so I'm not sure if it counts, but the man's a fan, anyway.

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Adam Dexter wrote:Lesley... YOU LIVE IN WORCESTER? Wow.. I thought I was on my own out here. We'll have to organise CoVern woooo.

Lol - bring the hat - it'll help no end

(NB - everyone's on their own in Malvern - it's the altitude

)

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Midlands! North of Africa but south of Reykjavik.

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Adam Dexter wrote:This was one of my faves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu0o6u1V ... re=related

WE'RE OFF TO BUTTON MOON!

Wicked - that was written and played by Peter Davison (the very same timelord), you know

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Daniel Turner wrote:I believe his name is actually Aleksandr Orlov!

Yeah - that's what he calls himself on his facebook site. Off to try to look cool somewhere else now

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Oliver Garner wrote:
Matthew Green wrote:This is great.

Is Charlie the voice of BB? He should be.
No, Hamish should.

Is Hamish a Geordie nob, then?

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Am I being really thick thinking first to #4? I guess I've got a 50/50 chance... Makes sense to my simple mind :) This is at least my logic (e.g.): ~Me first: N You: AN Me: PAN You: SPAN :. you lose as you've just made a 4 letter word. No? Why would I pick SPAN when I could pick another letter? ......

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Am I being really thick thinking first to #4? I guess I've got a 50/50 chance... Makes sense to my simple mind

This is at least my logic (e.g.):
~Me first: N
You: AN
Me: PAN
You: SPAN
:. you lose as you've just made a 4 letter word.

No?

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Late entry from Ian Volante - didn't make it on time but certainly excellent job for getting the right answer

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Jeffrey Burgin wrote:Ah, if you'd taken the 7th you could have played me instead!

Woohoo! Another good player successfully skirted

At his rate I might get a teapot yet (watch out for upcoming score: Lesley Hines 12 - 87 Doris "is it my turn again, dear?" Smith (aged 92) ).

Very best of luck

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Edwin Mead wrote:How nice to see that people speak so highly of me when my back is turned!

Don't take it personally - read the start of the thread

Until everyone's saying it - don't be paranoid

(and find someone who's nicer to you to play!)

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Awesome festival.

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To establish if the right-handers logic wins over left-handers creativity, we need a carefully compiled, scientific poll. Is this a well known stereotype? Lefties are well over-represented among e.g. mathematics graduates. I guess it is - if you watch TV loads more actors than the average populatio...

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James Robinson wrote:P.S. If Damian is reading this, when are the recordings due to start again

I was offered early (7th ish) September (on holiday) and I'm sure they're booked up to 20th October (with me

)

HTH

(hope I'm not playing you!

)

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I hadn't seen it Jeff - thanks for that

Very funny

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Who voted for Steve Davis? The man's a god! He's drier than dry, ginger, and a living legend to boot (I liiiiiiiiiiiiiiike snooker ;)). Worst ever DC guest has got to go to Tony Christie - he'd obviously never seen the show, had nothing interesting to say at all (even when under Des's professional i...

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Well it's Sunday so here's the solution and the winners! The full solution (cheerfully plagiarised from Dinos who wrote it out so beautifully first - thanks :)) House 1: Yellow, Norwegian, Water, Dunhill, Cats House 2: Blue, Dane, Tea, Blends, Horses House 3: Red, Brit, Milk, Pall Mall, Birds House ...

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