Monthly Archives: March 2023

The Foundation of Rome: The True Story

Posted on March 11, 2023 by odeboyz
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Len Deighton on boarding schools

Posted on March 9, 2023 by odeboyz

Her boarding school had very quickly taught her to hide every human feeling: triumph, disappointment, glee, love or shame. NB 65% of Rishi Sunak’s cabinet went to private schools Deighton, Len. Spy Sinker (p. 212) (1990) Penguin Books Ltd. Kindle … Continue reading →

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Book Review: P G Wodehouse ~ The Inimitable Jeeves (1923)

Posted on March 9, 2023 by odeboyz

It’s the centenary of the first Jeeves novel. Wodehouse created two of the most enduring comedic characters in literature, Jeeves and Bertie Wooster. The novel is a series of linked short stories. They are coherent only in the sense that … Continue reading →

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Sarcasm at its finest

Posted on March 6, 2023 by odeboyz
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Alcohol Abused

Posted on March 6, 2023 by odeboyz

Beer Guinness: Irish sludge Stella Artois: Brain damage Spirits Brandy: An expensive way to get a headache Whisky: £150 for a half decent bottle Wine House wine: Mouthwash Prosecco: Lemonade for adults

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Film Review: Bank of Dave (NetFlix) (Rory Kinnear) (2023)

Posted on March 2, 2023 by odeboyz

This is the biopic of Dave Fishwick, a self-made millionaire, from Burnley, Lancashire. He lives and works there and is grounded in the community. As a wealthy man he was often asked for loans. No paperwork just a handshake. None … Continue reading →

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