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    #71
    Originally posted by Advocate View Post
    I've just read his latest offering too, excellent although not set on the Discworld.
    I wish to point out that Advocate has no connection with me, and is not qualified to comment on my cleanliness.

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      #72
      Originally posted by Advocate View Post
      I've just read his latest offering too, excellent although not set on the Discworld.
      Same, have been since I first heard about him when he first started writing the discworld novels. He goes form strength to strength - hope his altzheimers doesn't start screw up his writing (Or him) ...
      Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

      Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

      That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

      Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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        #73
        Originally posted by expat View Post
        I wish to point out that Advocate has no connection with me, and is not qualified to comment on my cleanliness.
        I'm confused
        B00med!

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          #74
          Originally posted by Advocate View Post
          I'm confused
          Location?

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            #75
            Originally posted by Diver View Post
            Alastair Reynolds, or Peter F Hamilton. Both scifi writers of excellence.
            i'm a HUGE Reynolds fan. just read House of Suns, really great stuff. currently reading Anathem by Neal Stephenson which is a lot of fun. oh, and the Quran, loads of good ideas in there
            Originally posted by BolshieBastard
            You're fulfilling a business role not partaking in a rock and roll concert.

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              #76
              Originally posted by lambrini_socialist View Post
              i'm a HUGE Reynolds fan. just read House of Suns, really great stuff. currently reading Anathem by Neal Stephenson which is a lot of fun. oh, and the Quran, loads of good ideas in there
              Peter F Hamilton is indeed a fine SF writer.

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                #77
                Originally posted by expat View Post
                Location?


                I see now,

                I'd just come out a long boring meeting I can't be expected to think under these conditions, honest guv!
                B00med!

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                  #78
                  have a few on the go at the moment:

                  "Landing Page Optimization: The Definitive Guide to Testing and Tuning for Conversions" -Tim Ash

                  "Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got" - Jay Abraham

                  "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" - Robert T. Kiyosaki (again)

                  "How to Win Friends and Influence People" - Dale Carnegie

                  "Snow Crash" - Neal Stephenson (holiday book - still haven't finished it )

                  Must focus on just one at a time.... thanks for reminding me
                  "Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon Musk

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                    #79
                    Originally posted by Diver View Post
                    Terry Pratchet - Brilliant. I have the complete collection
                    Originally posted by Xenophon View Post
                    WHS
                    Originally posted by Another Dodgy Agent View Post
                    Likewise, I am a huge Pratchett fan! Currently re-reading Wyrd Sisters.
                    http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...hlight=fantasy

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                      #80
                      i read a pratchet novel once a long, long time ago. i can't remember the title but i do remember that it was utterly, utterly crap and i wouldn't ever go there again. not ever.

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