I have just read Basil's winner over the phone to a military man of my aquaintance, putting a bit of feeling into it - and found myself in tears by the end. Yer man was silent for a moment, then said merely "F***in' brilliant". Thanks Baz. Not least for giving Kipling a hand up out of the sh*t he seems to be in around here. Craftsmanship and honesty. Both of you.
Frank's Frost, twinkling at the other end of the spectrum, captured the homely wisdom of the man. Neither of these are parodies; they're too good for that.
And Bill - you cheeky old cynic!
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