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Post by lucyintheskies on Nov 2, 2009 13:14:26 GMT
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Post by lindenchase on Nov 2, 2009 13:23:27 GMT
Thanks! I tweeted something about how he liked Bolivia. Couldn't think of anything more orginal.
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Post by lucyintheskies on Nov 2, 2009 13:31:42 GMT
I asked if he's ever though of writing a novel (cause I'm writing one) and whether he has a favourite author... VERY hard to think of anything sensible!
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Post by robin on Nov 2, 2009 13:50:20 GMT
what to ask??? every question I think of makes me feel silly  but I don't want to waste this oportunity I'll have to join twitter |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2009 16:33:47 GMT
He's answering lots of member's questions ;D
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Post by chariset on Nov 2, 2009 16:39:30 GMT
Heh... he just worked in the least subtle plug for his book that I've ever seen
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Post by lucyintheskies on Nov 2, 2009 16:46:49 GMT
The plug was in reply to my question! HE ANSWERED MY QUESTION! Fainting in a pool of blimey.
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Post by lindenchase on Nov 2, 2009 16:50:41 GMT
For the Twitterless people amongst you: here are the first couple of questions put to James and his answers.  HodderBooks James May's thoughts on Bolivia and favourite book coming up now in his Twitter Q&A Q: RT @topgearbabe: With so many fabulous adventures under his belt so far... are there any achievable dreams left unfulfilled for James? A: Oh god, yes. I'd like to go to the Moon and I'd like to be able to make a risotto. Q: RT @beckstar2: please ask James May what book he would take to a desert island A: The Haynes Manual for the Honda CB 754 Q: RT @chicklitblog: If you could put a car into a time capsule for future generations to marvel at, which would it be and why? A: Crikey, that's a good question. I think the Ford Escort Mark 1, it's what cars are meant to be. Q: RT @maxtortheone: Please ask James May what impressions Romania left him when he visited a couple of months ago! A: It was much prettier than we expected, a very hospitable country. Lots of dogs. Q: RT lindenchase:  What did James think of Bolivia (where he's just been filming with TopGear)? How bad was his vertigo? A: The thing I remember most about Bolivia is the dust, I don't like dust. It gets in the air vents. A: My vertigo is pretty bad everywhere, even up a 5 storey building, so in parts of Bolivia it was very bad. Q: RT @intheskieswith: Does James May have a favourite novel or author? A: When I was 18 I read Free Fall by William Golding and thought 'this is about me, it's going to change my life' but that's probably rubbish A: I also like Cecil Lewis's Sagittarius Rising. If you want something erudite and easy to read, Car Fever is an excellent book. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2009 16:52:31 GMT
My Dad was taught by William Golding at school. He said he wasn't particularly inspiring and droned on and on. I suppose that's why his books are good.
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Post by Liz on Nov 2, 2009 17:47:10 GMT
He answered my question first! ;D
Not exactly an inspired question, but I only had about two minutes to think of it... can I go away and *thud* now? ;D
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Post by chariset on Nov 2, 2009 17:49:14 GMT
*gives Liz a pillow and points in the direction of the Naughty Corner*
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2009 17:51:48 GMT
He didn't answer my question  so I shall console myself with chocolate. Not the end of the world.  |
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Post by Liz on Nov 2, 2009 17:53:22 GMT
So sorry... was so busy taking it all in, I forgot to say thank you lucyintheskies!  |
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Post by jacqui on Nov 2, 2009 18:03:38 GMT
He didn't answer my question so I shall console myself with chocolate. Not the end of the world. I'm glad he didn't answer mine means I can put it back on my list of possibles for monday ;D |
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Post by beckstar on Nov 2, 2009 18:25:11 GMT
For the Twitterless people amongst you: here are the first couple of questions put to James and his answers. Q: RT @beckstar2: please ask James May what book he would take to a desert island A: The Haynes Manual for the Honda CB 754 What a GEEK... |
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Post by Liz on Nov 2, 2009 18:49:21 GMT
Q: RT @topgearbabe: With so many fabulous adventures under his belt so far... are there any achievable dreams left unfulfilled for James? A: Oh god, yes. I'd like to go to the Moon and I'd like to be able to make a risotto. I should have responded... 'No James, I said achievable... I think a risotto may be beyond even your dreams'  |
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Post by lindenchase on Nov 2, 2009 19:06:01 GMT
For the Twitterless people amongst you: here are the first couple of questions put to James and his answers. Q: RT @beckstar2: please ask James May what book he would take to a desert island A: The Haynes Manual for the Honda CB 754 What a GEEK... I would take Boat building for dummies. ;D |
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Post by Liz on Nov 2, 2009 19:08:57 GMT
LOL @ lindenchase... very good! ;D
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Post by beckstar on Nov 2, 2009 19:23:04 GMT
I would take Boat building for dummies. ;D *gigglesnort* |
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Post by lucyintheskies on Nov 3, 2009 11:04:09 GMT
So sorry... was so busy taking it all in, I forgot to say thank you lucyintheskies! Pleasure! Sorry, probably posted it in wrong place - blame excitement. Plus the fact I'm not very bright... Well done those who got q's answered. Those that didn't, it's all a bit, well, virtual and odd. Not quite the same as talking to him!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2009 12:54:19 GMT
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Post by Mystik on Nov 3, 2009 13:13:57 GMT
I'm surprised so few Q&As were posted |
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Post by Korri on Nov 3, 2009 15:15:39 GMT
I missed it! *wails*  Ah well, congrats to all those who were honoured with an answer ;D |
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Post by lindenchase on Nov 3, 2009 16:49:42 GMT
I'm surprised so few Q&As were posted Well, a gifted horse and all that...... but yes, it took ages between two questions and they never mentioned after the last one that it was actually the last one. But I hope James now sees that Twitter is a nice way to communicate with his fans. |
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Post by beckstar on Nov 3, 2009 18:04:42 GMT
*bounces* (but also pleads with the random Top Gear fans to stop adding me on Twitter... I'm really not interesting or interested) |
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Post by Liz on Nov 3, 2009 18:24:00 GMT
*screams* I'm famous! ;D Thanks beckstar... I had a sudden intake of followers too, I've realised why now |
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Post by chariset on Nov 3, 2009 18:30:38 GMT
Ah. Soon we'll be able to say "we knew you when-..."
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Post by Liz on Nov 3, 2009 18:31:49 GMT
I'll still speak to you all... via my agent |
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Post by Korri on Nov 3, 2009 19:37:15 GMT
I'm just slowly seeking out all the JMB people in their other hideouts on teh interwebz It's the first part in my plan for world domination, clearly ;D |
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What did James think of Bolivia (where he's just been filming with TopGear)? How bad was his vertigo?
so I shall console myself with chocolate. Not the end of the world. 
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