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04 December 2012

I enjoyed the most recent obituary in the Economist →[More:]Actually, I usually enjoy every one. I like the way they are written. But the Economist style certainly lends itself well to this particular subject.

post by: gaspode at: 09:25 | 3 comments

At New Year he would dial himself, put himself on the speakerphone, and toast himself in champagne.

I like this guy!

posted by JanetLand 04 December | 10:06

A voice that was very familiar to me, until BT started charging 30p to find out the time.

posted by Senyar 04 December | 18:36

I remember hearing a bit of the coverage of his passing on R4's "Last Words," but this was really quite good.

posted by tortillathehun 05 December | 02:37

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