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Post by eshalda on Jul 15, 2010 22:15:29 GMT
Lindenchase, thank you, thank you, thank you. This is the picture I have been longing to see. James looks very fine in his academic robes, I hope he gets to keep them.
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Post by dit on Jul 15, 2010 23:42:29 GMT
From the BBC Lancashire news page:
Top Gear presenter James May awarded honorary doctorate
Top Gear co-presenter James May has been awarded an honorary degree by Lancaster University.
The award-winning journalist was a student on the campus in the 1980s when he studied music.
Known as Captain Slow for his cautious driving style on the BBC Two show, he has become an honorary doctor of letters.
He said he was "flattered" to receive such an accolade, and felt emotional returning to his former university.
"It's very nostalgic, what with work commitments I haven't been back for 10 years.
"I walked round the campus and it was very emotional, it doesn't really come flooding back but, more like a wall covered in posters, it hit me instantly.
"It smells the same, feels the same but altered so I got slightly lost."
May graduated in 1985 and remembers a time "bathed in benign sunshine".
"But it must have rained really, it is Lancaster after all," he added.
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Post by flyslip on Jul 16, 2010 4:35:33 GMT
Awwww, Dr James! Looking sweet in his flowery shirt underneath the robes... yum.  Congratulations, good sir! |
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Post by flyslip on Jul 16, 2010 4:36:42 GMT
May graduated in 1985 and remembers a time "bathed in benign sunshine". "But it must have rained really, it is Lancaster after all," he added. Awwww, endearing himself to the locals I see! *Grins*  |
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Post by lew on Jul 16, 2010 5:05:18 GMT
Seeing this picture, I might be about to be boo-ed or something, but - James and the revered Doctor Brian May must be related somehow. Give James longer hair, and he and Doctor Bri could be twins, I swear it. Please don't leave that in my brain ;D in that case I'm off to buy Bri some hair dye, sadly that man does my head in (for reasons I'll not put on here, because I will get shot ;D)...... |
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Post by dit on Jul 16, 2010 6:50:24 GMT
The weather here in Lancashire is absolutely filthy today. I'm glad that, from the photos, it looks as if he had a decent day yesterday.
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Post by chariset on Jul 16, 2010 6:57:04 GMT
I still think it's so cool we both got a degree in the same year.
I earned mine, but I won't count it against him. I really hope they rib Hammond about this.
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Post by fallatyourfeet on Jul 16, 2010 7:05:14 GMT
Contender for picture of the year!!! "It smells the same,feels the same but altered so I got slightly lost" but not late for the awards I assume. |
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Post by TheDaisy on Jul 16, 2010 7:32:36 GMT
Please don't leave that in my brain ;D in that case I'm off to buy Bri some hair dye, sadly that man does my head in (for reasons I'll not put on here, because I will get shot ;D)...... Bahahaaa! I think I know where you're heading with this....your secret is safe with me Lew ;D |
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Post by lindenchase on Jul 16, 2010 7:45:09 GMT
 Fun fact about the pic with James and the University Chancellor, pictured. Amie8 on FinalGear pointed out it's ex mountaineer Chris Bonnington, whose face adorned James' shirt in Bolivia. *is off to search for pic* |
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Post by gemmiejewel on Jul 16, 2010 15:15:30 GMT
*sniff*
I feel so proud..... *blubs*
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Post by robin on Jul 16, 2010 19:22:36 GMT
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Post by dit on Jul 16, 2010 21:31:20 GMT
I actually checked out 'Doctor of Letters' as it's quite unusual for an honorary degree.
This definition from Wikipedia makes complete sense:
Doctor of Letters (Latin: Litterarum doctor; D.Litt.; or Litt. D.) is a university academic degree.
In the United Kingdom the degree is a higher doctorate, above the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and is issued on the basis of a long record of research and publication. The degree D.Litt. is awarded to candidates whose record of published work and research shows conspicuous ability and originality and constitutes a distinguished and sustained achievement. University committee and board approval is required, and candidates must provide documented mastery of a particular area or field. The degree may also be awarded honoris causa to such people the university in question deems worthy.
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Post by eshalda on Jul 16, 2010 22:09:35 GMT
James fits all those categories in my opinion, and James is a very worthy candidate. I feel really chuffed for him. I bet he enjoyed the ceremony, I think he would like the protocol and ritual involved.
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Post by flyslip on Jul 17, 2010 2:30:48 GMT
Fun fact about the pic with James and the University Chancellor, pictured. Amie8 on FinalGear pointed out it's ex mountaineer Chris Bonnington, whose face adorned James' shirt in Bolivia. *is off to search for pic* This is the shirt Thanks lindenchase AND robin! Interesting story indeed! Having not studied the Bolivia footage as closely as some here *cough* (To be honest, I was still fighting the James May attraction the last time I saw that special! I know, I know... I think it was the machete that did it, in the end... that and the glimpse of *ahem* lower stomach... I gave in soon after that, I believe!), well, I simply thought that was a Che Guevara t-shirt at the time. Silly, silly me ;D |
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Post by lindenchase on Jul 17, 2010 6:02:20 GMT
I simply thought that was a Che Guevara t-shirt at the time. I think James wouldn't want to be found dead wearing a Che Guevra t-shirt. His heros are more of the Biggles kind. |
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Post by From Afar on Jul 18, 2010 6:43:54 GMT
Girls, I'm proud to present: Dr James May!   He looks SOOOO cute and lovely I bet his family are proud, it's wonderful. *reaches for tissue and wipes tear away* |
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Post by violetrose on Jul 18, 2010 21:29:39 GMT
Curlybeach on LiveJournal met James on Thursday when he was at Commencement! Read the lovely account of James' speech and how he stayed after for three hours with the students at Pendle (and a lovely picture) here!Ugh, so lovely. <3 |
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Post by xjsarah on Jul 18, 2010 23:12:26 GMT
That was a lovely account of the occasion, and the photos on this thread are fantastic! Many congratulations to James.  |
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Post by brycegold on Jul 20, 2010 12:34:21 GMT
Wonderful story and fab pictures, I am so glad that there are some people in authority who recognise his talents (unlike the recent TV awards he didn't win).
Well done James, we are ALL very proud of you.
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Post by jacqui on Jul 20, 2010 14:45:21 GMT
Girls, I'm proud to present: Dr James May! He looks SOOOO cute and lovely I bet his family are proud, it's wonderful. *reaches for tissue and wipes tear away*Aww look at him....... am so proud  ;D ;D Glad to see he brought a new shirt for the occassion  ;D Dr May....many congratulations  |
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Post by From Afar on Jul 20, 2010 14:50:01 GMT
Aww look at him....... am so proud ;D ;D Glad to see he brought a new shirt for the occassion ;D Dr May....many congratulations Missed you hunny! Aren't you on holiday still? You're not back already surely?  Are you certain that's a new shirt? I'm sure I've seen him wear it before But I may be mistaken..... |
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Post by devil-may-care on Jul 20, 2010 14:56:10 GMT
JACQUIIIIIIII *jumps up and down* Missed you hunny! Aren't you on holiday still? You're not back already surely? * Huge Hugs* As Afar has stated, Missed You!! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by jacqui on Jul 20, 2010 19:56:13 GMT
Thanks ladies I was being sarcastic about the new shirt Afar.... although i do believe that could be a new suit??? ;D |
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Post by From Afar on Jul 21, 2010 7:35:20 GMT
I was being sarcastic about the new shirt Afar.... ooopsss..... sorry Jacqui |
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Post by lindenchase on Jan 15, 2011 21:53:26 GMT
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Post by lindenchase on Feb 6, 2011 19:31:29 GMT
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Post by devil-may-care on Feb 6, 2011 20:05:50 GMT
Very nice article. ;D Made me think back to my college days. I actually read several of the articles in the magazine. Much more interesting than my alumni mag! ;D ;D |
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Post by dit on Mar 26, 2011 2:36:18 GMT
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Post by jacqui on Mar 26, 2011 20:37:20 GMT
Thanks for posting enjoyed that ;D
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