Here are my two questions:
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Which are/is your favorite Jim Corbett and/or Kenneth Anderson book(s)/story(ies)?
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Why do you love these books so much?
I don’t know who either of them are, but I’ll look into it.
-brett
Ahh… is this the one of which you speak?
He doesn’t sound like the writerly type.
“Gentleman” Jim Corbett
(James John Corbett)
Corbett was one of the greatest heavyweights of all-time; He has been called the “Father of Modern Boxing” because of his innovations in fighting style.
He was clever, agile, and “jack-rabbit” quick; He utilized fast jabs and hooks, and possessed excellent footwork along with slippery head and body movement
Nat Fleischer ranked Corbett as the #5 All-Time Heavyweight and Charley Rose ranked him as the #9 All-Time Heavyweight; He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990
BORN : September 1 1866; San Francisco, California
DIED : February 18 1933; Bayside, Queens, New York
HEIGHT : 6-1 1/2 WEIGHT : 173-190 lbs
RACE : White; Irish-American MANAGER : William A. Brady
No. Actually Corbett was born James Edward Corbett, but was universally known as “Jim,” the name he wrote his books under. The internet is an amazing place, but I haven’t been able to find out much about Anderson beyond what’s in his books. No biographies of him at all, whereas there are at least 2 of Corbett.
Apropos of nothing at all, I’m listening to Marion Verbruggen playing Telemann’s A Minor Suite while I goof around here. Just beautiful.
I have two questions, too:
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Does it really, cosmically speaking, matter if I get up and go to work today?
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What is the best way to get a drink out of a Vogon?
Well, I have an answer and a follow up question:
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It’s too late now, anyway.
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What the hell’s a Vogon? Oh, and is it good for G &T’s with a little added venom?
(edited to add the following suggestion)
Bloomie, why don’t you go over to the Mass link and explain my little joke to Jim?
i love it! bloomie, i think you have to start by complimenting his (i.e., the Vogon’s) poetry.
First of all, I am “Bloomfield” not “Bloomie”. Second of all, I didn’t get the joke. Third of all, it’s not funny.
Fourt of all, wouldn’t that ruin it?
Third of all, it’s not funny.
Whaaat? You’re pullin’ my leg, right? I guess it’s a Gestalt kinda thing.
i was quoting my fav lightbulb joke:
Q: How many Harvard girls does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: First of all, its Radcliff, not Harvard. Second of all, it’s women not girls. Third of all, it’s not funny.
Well, that sure ruined it for me! But what the hell’s a Vogon? Is that some Trekkie deal?
One of the best lightbulb jokes I’ve heard:
Q: How many boring people does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
A: One.
How many software engineers does it take to change a lightbulb?
(Actually, that’s a hardware problem.)
How many psychiatrists does it take to change a lightbulb?
(Only one, but it takes a long time and the lightbulb has to want to change.)
How many square dancers does it take to change a lightbulb?
(Eight, but you have to walk them through it first.)
Aaaah. If you have to ask, you’ll never know.
And by the way, the best way to get a drink out of a Vogon is to stick your finger down his throat. 
Why did the chicken cross the road?
(To prove to the possum it could be done.)
They generally become bureaucrats in the galactic government. Their unpleasant demeanour makes them ideally suited to such employment.
Thanks, Jerry. Looks like I may be a Vogon of sorts.
However, I’m amazed that all the Corbett and Anderson devotees haven’t been storming this thread. Go figger.