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Troublemaker? Moi? Hahahahaha! I swear, I don't seek trouble out; it seeks me out!! And I like things uncomplicated. Truly!!

Anyway, thanks for the sparkling review, MSK. I hope people buy the book, because people buying the book will help SOLO.

Linz

Post 1

Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 2:42am

He's also a hooligan.

Concentric circles of concern radiate from Wellington, our nation's capital, and it's often difficult to tell whether that's because so many bureaucrats live there or because Lindsay does :-)

Ross

Post 2

Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 10:19am

One insight I got out of this very interesting article, Michael, is that people often develop as adults based on making up for their failings as children. Linz 'was never mischievous as a child...he was absolutely perfect'. So now there is a strong desire to passionately let out feelings and not be squelched.

I was just the opposite. I was unruly, mischievous, undisciplined, and a juvenile delinquent (until I discovered books and school). And now I want to develop in myself and in the world order, politeness, and civility...the things I thumbed my nose at as a child. (My attitude to being a loud hellraiser who takes no offense lying down: Been there. Done that.)

In each case, the adult development was a good one. There was something missing in the child, and a balance needed to be struck or a more even development.

Philip Coates

(But I bet in -both- cases, the child is still in there and comes out from time to time)

Post 3

Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 11:06am

I bought the book.!
I think new comers have little information about the founders of this forum,
or maybe not ready available unless they search for it.
Ciao
CD.

(Edited by Ciro D'Agostino on 10/15, 11:11am)

(Edited by Ciro D'Agostino on 10/15, 1:28pm)

Post 4

Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 7:18pm

Great article, Mike! I, too, heartily recommend this book - it's a fine introduction to an extraordinary person. My only complaint is that it's too short; there's so much more that could be written about the man. (One of these days, I'd like to pen my own bio of the fellow.)
(Edited by Derek McGovern on 10/15, 7:19pm)

Post 5

Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 7:48pm

      How did that song go in Bye Bye, Birdie?
          "Why can't they be like we were:
            Perfect in every way?
            --- WHAT's the matter with...
            kids...
            To...
            day?"
       Linz is obviously still a 'kid.'

       Would that we all were such.

       We should all strive to re-attain that...recalcitrant, rebellious, obstinate, nay, obnoxious-to-'authority' (communal or 'official') framework-of-thinking Lindsay chronically advertises...WITH the 'rationale' he gives. --- Unfortunately, contrary to what Linz espouses, nay, clamors for, some of us, with 'prior' committments/obligations/ ('duties'?) just don't have the time (make of that what you wish.)

       Elsewise, good post, Mike. Maybe too good. Dunno if I'll get the book (after your 'Classics Illustrated' summary; like, ya left anything out, maybe? Don't seem so.)

LLAP
J:D

Post 6

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 8:16am

Wow!

Thanks for the informative review, even though I did read the book myself a few years ago.

I thought Linz was not transporting patients, but stiffs in London.

No pun intended ;-)

Post 7

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 5:49pm

Thanks folks - all of you.

Linz sure does it up right, doesn't he?

John D - There's a whole lot left out - even the good stuff. The book is well worth it.

Ciro - Special thanks for buying it.

Michael

Post 8

Monday, October 17, 2005 - 6:12pm

" The smiling guy in the tux holding a sign that looks like an unkempt Bruce Willis in a gangster movie."

I was thinkin Gabe Kaplan:

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Post 9

Monday, October 17, 2005 - 6:28pm

Can you imagine Linz with a .45 in hand (if he would put down the damn wine bottle)?

//;-)

Michael

Post 10

Monday, October 17, 2005 - 6:48pm

.45 IN his hand? Then he'd really look like he was at the headbanger's ball!

Post 11

Friday, November 18, 2005 - 12:45pm

I just received a copy of Perigo! Politically Incorrect signed to me by both Deorah Coddington and Lindsay Perigo. For good measure, another copy was signed by both to Kat.

Also, I received another couple of copies of Free Radical that had my article in it.

I wish to thank both Ms. Coddington and Linz for these treasures.

Michael

Post 12

Friday, November 18, 2005 - 6:23pm

Copies for me too? Wow, that was very thoughtful and quite unexpected. Thank you, Linz.

Kat

Post 13

Friday, November 18, 2005 - 6:38pm