[Rob Stuart]

‘Psychopaths of Glory – Unlocking the Bastard Within’ by Dr Martin Pournelle

Do you dream of a career in politics or big business but feel you lack ‘the right stuff’? Do you find yourself unwilling to lie, cheat and screw other people over in pursuit of your life goals? Then you’re probably one of the unfortunate 99% of the population afflicted with a conscience. Dr Pournelle, himself an unbelievably callous prick, shows you how this evolutionary albatross can be overcome. He guides you step-by-step through the process of surgically modifying your prefrontal cortex using simple household tools and introduces a series of practical exercises (ranging from breaking children’s toys to microwaving kittens) that will systematically transform you from bleeding heart into unfeeling monster. If you can learn to Be Ruthless, Not Toothless™, the world’s your oyster- an oyster to be eaten live in front of its horrified spat.

[Gail White]

On a completely different but not totally irrelevant subject, has anyone heard any results from the X.J. Kennedy parody competition? Deadline was 5 months ago and I haven't seen a word anywhere since...

[John Whitworth]

Coming soon.

Bazza, I've only just worked out that's a title. Bloody good!

[Graham King]

Good one, Bazza! (John may have taken it for a boast. I saw immediately that it was a title.)


"Dinosaurs: cold-blooded, sluggish, dull? Not so! Rediscovered as dynamic, agile, colourful– even feathered! -they inspiringly illustrate our varied personalities.

This book (using celebrity examples) will unearth YOUR buried qualities and aptitudes!

Are you team-player Velociraptor: a go-getter, quick on your well-honed feet? (David Beckham).
Are you Maiasaura– community-minded nest-builder, caring nurturer? (Anita Roddick).
Are you an ankylosaur– sturdy, flanks protected, generally plodding along, yet backed by weaponry that swings, club-like, into action if attacked? (John Prescott).
Maybe, a mighty sauropod, you stick your neck out for high-minded goals– from a weighty stance, rearing up… tail lashing, in challenge? (Richard Dawkins).
Or do you lightly ‘wing it’, flitting from one project to the next– four feathered limbs an entrepreneurial blur… Microraptor? (Steve Jobs).
Head full of horniness, like Styracosaurus? (Russell Brand.)

Buy, and read on, to… Dig Your Inner Dinosaur!"

[Mary McLean]

John, maybe ladette instead of feminist?

[John Whitworth]

In fact, Mary, I went for trollop.