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    I'll take my two DQs after EH's have been answered.

    IQs:
    1. Did you wear fluffy slippers while your character was blowing up a planet?
    2. Are you the greatest Darts player ever?
    In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.

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    Quote Originally posted by Elendil's Heir View post
    Actually, I'd forgotten that LOTR thread, although I see I posted in it several times (starting at post 65).
    I know, I remember it well! I also remember the moment I finally knew what your screenname meant!

    EH's IQs:

    1. No, I am not Peter Baker.
    2. Geeze I want to say Aragorn but obviously that's not it, unless one of the umpteen-million other names he has begins with a "P." My mind's a blank. Stumped!
    3. No, I am not Paula Hawkins. And unless I'm forgetting someone, isn't she the only woman Senator from Florida?

    CIAS IQs:

    1. Hee, I know this one. No, I am not Peter Cushing. I love that trivia.
    2. Stumped and I don't feel the slightest bit guilty for not knowing this one. Slap me for being a bad Anglophile.

    DQs

    1. Male
    2. Living
    3. Last name start with P
    4. Not American
    5. European
    6. Not involved in politics (well, slightly, but not enough to say "yes")
    7. Born before 1975
    8. Involved in the arts
    9. British
    10. Not involved in the visual arts (except somewhat tangentially)
    11. Not a musician
    12. A writer of some kind
    13. Does not mainly write in fantasy/sci-fi
    14. Not best known as a writer of literary fiction (novels, short stories)
    15. Best-known work appeared since 1975*


    * Okay, I am having a hard time deciding this one, but I'll fall on the side of yes; there are two bones of contention here -- whether it's his best-known work, and whether "since 1975" is inclusive, and also whether... argh, I can't really give away any more without being too obvious. You may want to ask the question very precisely.

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    Quote Originally posted by CatInASuit View post
    2. Are you the greatest Darts player ever?
    Darts is played in more than just England. Ans: Phil Taylor

    DQ: Best known work appeared in 1975?
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    Quote Originally posted by CatInASuit View post
    Darts is played in more than just England. Ans: Phil Taylor
    Oh certainly, but no one else cares about it as much. Like snooker.

    I'm not going to count the DQ against your overall total, just because it's a tricky one. But I'll also say that there's still more questions you can ask regarding this topic. (That one I'll count.) Oh, and there's also one other question on the list that could have been better phrased, but I'm already spoon-feeding you lot via italics in that "fantasy/sci-fi" thing and so on. Remember my generosity when I'm one of the guessers!


    1. Male
    2. Living
    3. Last name start with P
    4. Not American
    5. European
    6. Not involved in politics (well, slightly, but not enough to say "yes")
    7. Born before 1975
    8. Involved in the arts
    9. British
    10. Not involved in the visual arts (except somewhat tangentially)
    11. Not a musician
    12. A writer of some kind
    13. Does not mainly write in fantasy/sci-fi
    14. Not best known as a writer of literary fiction (novels, short stories)
    15. Best-known work appeared since and in 1975
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    IQs:

    Are you The New York Times's current White House correspondent? - Yes, Peter Baker. He and I worked on our college newspaper together, and I had a chance to catch up with him when he was in town a few months ago.
    Did you know the ways of another people as if you had been raised among them? - Paul Atreides, in Dune.
    Were you the first woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate from Florida? - Yes, I think Paula H. was the one and only.

    DQ:

    Best known as a journalist?

    IQs:

    Are you married to Marlo Thomas?
    Did you help found Kenyon College?
    Were you an Attorney General of the U.S. between 1865-1913?

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    Quote Originally posted by Elendil's Heir View post
    Are you The New York Times's current White House correspondent? - Yes, Peter Baker. He and I worked on our college newspaper together, and I had a chance to catch up with him when he was in town a few months ago.
    How cool! Had you been keeping in touch with him for all this time?

    IQs:

    1. No, I am not Phil Donahue.

    2. Oh I dunno. Poindexter Kenyon? Sooo very stumped.

    3. Good grief! Even more stumped. (At first I thought you were saying this guy was AG for nearly fifty years!)


    DQs:

    1. Male
    2. Living
    3. Last name start with P
    4. Not American
    5. European
    6. Not involved in politics (well, slightly, but not enough to say "yes")
    7. Born before 1975
    8. Involved in the arts
    9. British
    10. Not involved in the visual arts (except somewhat tangentially)
    11. Not a musician
    12. A writer of some kind
    13. Does not mainly write in fantasy/sci-fi
    14. Not best known as a writer of literary fiction (novels, short stories)
    15. Best-known work appeared since and in 1975
    16. Not best known as a journalist

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    Peter and I fell out of touch for awhile, but reconnected about five years ago. He's a good guy and a very talented writer.

    Previous IQs:

    Are you married to Marlo Thomas? - Yes, Phil Donahue.
    Did you help found Kenyon College? - Philander Chase.
    Were you an Attorney General of the U.S. between 1865-1913? - Philander Knox (I wasn't sure exactly when he served - under U.S. Grant, I think).

    CIAS, any suggested DQs?

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    Hmm, I was wondering about journalism or composer type, but I think those can be excluded. Perhaps comic book witer or something similar, but that didn't really take off until later.

    Actually one that does spring to mind that might be more in choie's areas of interest

    DQ.
    Playwright?
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    IQs:

    Did you give humanity the gift of fire?
    Did you design the USS Enterprise-D?
    Were you a Canadian journalist who achieved his career high in the U.S.?

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    Quote Originally posted by CatInASuit View post
    Hmm, I was wondering about journalism or composer type, but I think those can be excluded. Perhaps comic book witer or something similar, but that didn't really take off until later.
    I will say this: the phrasing of the question "A writer of some kind?" doesn't quite match that some of the other questions. Just throwing it out there.

    EH IQs:

    1. No, I am not Prometheus

    2. Wait, do you mean in real life or in the show? In the show I can only think of Leah Brahms and she wasn't a designer. Real life.. argh, the only technical folks I know from memory are the Okudas who do the graphics and Herman Zimmerman who was their main designer. I know I'm missing someone obvious, darn it. Stumped.

    3. No, I am not Peter Jennings? I'm almost certain he was Canadian. I met him back when I was working at Carnegie Hall (he used to introduce Great Performances, which often shows CH's opening night galas and other concerts. Quite respectful and friendly to a menial staffer as I was.

    DQs:

    1. Male
    2. Living
    3. Last name start with P
    4. Not American
    5. European
    6. Not involved in politics (well, slightly, but not enough to say "yes")
    7. Born before 1975
    8. Involved in the arts
    9. British
    10. Not involved in the visual arts (except somewhat tangentially)
    11. Not a musician
    12. A writer of some kind
    13. Does not mainly write in fantasy/sci-fi
    14. Not best known as a writer of literary fiction (novels, short stories)
    15. Best-known work appeared since and in 1975
    16. Not best known as a journalist
    17. Playwright*

    * If a playwright includes someone who has written at least one stage play. Now I'm not pushing hints any further!

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    Correct as to the first and second. Andrew Probert designed the Enterprise-D.

    DQ:

    Known for comic plays?

    IQs:

    Did you write Equus?
    Are you the best-known musician from Thunder Bay, Ontario?
    Did your character's housemate report to a guy named Orson, last name unknown?
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    Quote Originally posted by Elendil's Heir View post
    Correct as to the first and second. Andrew Probert designed the Enterprise-D.
    Ohhhh, okay, so it was real life. I feel marginally better that I wasn't missing out on something that was actually depicted, but nevertheless I'm embarrassed that such an important figure in TNG history is unknown to me.

    IQs:

    1. No, I am not Peter Shaffer. Such a bizarre show. But then so is Amadeus (the stage version), so that's clearly just how he rolls.

    2. Crap, the only Canadian musicians I can think of immediately are Anne Murray and Leonard Cohen. Or any of the Peter, Paul and Mary people Canadian? Argh. Stumped! I know I'm gonna kick myself.

    3. Heh, no, I am not Pam Dawber.

    Your DQ:

    Arrgh this is another one that's frustrating because it's ambiguous. When you say "Known for writing comic plays," are you asking if he's known to have ever written comic plays, or if he's best known for writing comic plays?

    The way I'm interpreting it, which I'll not reveal, I would say no. If you want to restate the question I won't count it against you.

    DQs:

    1. Male
    2. Living
    3. Last name start with P
    4. Not American
    5. European
    6. Not involved in politics (well, slightly, but not enough to say "yes")
    7. Born before 1975
    8. Involved in the arts
    9. British
    10. Not involved in the visual arts (except somewhat tangentially)
    11. Not a musician
    12. A writer of some kind
    13. Does not mainly write in fantasy/sci-fi
    14. Not best known as a writer of literary fiction (novels, short stories)
    15. Best-known work appeared since and in 1975
    16. Not best known as a journalist
    17. Playwright*
    18. Not known for writing comic plays

    * If a playwright includes someone who has written at least one stage play. Now I'm not pushing hints any further! Okay I apparently lied. O Lord, why am I providing aid and comfort to mine enemies?

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    Correct as to the first and third. The second is Paul Shafer, leader of David Letterman's house band.

    What DQ ought I to ask, CIAS?

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    I'm not sure, but I have a feeling I'm really going to kick myself when I find out the answer

    I'd suggest re-phrasing the DQ about comic plays though.

    Might be worth asking if the person is a script writer or editor or perhaps if they work in TV.
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    If I were one of you guys and wanted to rephrase any question, it would be #12. Just sayin'.

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    That's one of EH's DQs.I wouldn't dream of rephrasing it without him.
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    True, but this isn't a starter question on University Challenge. Conferring is allowed.

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    Well, if I can, then, I'll rephrase DQ 12:

    Best known as a scriptwriter (such as for TV, radio or movies)?

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    Oh, goodness, I mustn't let you completely rewrite #12 including all the info you now know! Sly, EH, very sly! Rephrasing it, sure, and I'll toss in yet another hint. Now, if you still wanna go further in a certain direction or take a new one, you've got two questions left (before your final guesses).

    God knows why I'm being helpful to my opponents in this fearsome battle of wits!

    DQs:

    1. Male
    2. Living
    3. Last name start with P
    4. Not American
    5. European
    6. Not involved in politics (well, slightly, but not enough to say "yes")
    7. Born before 1975
    8. Involved in the arts
    9. British
    10. Not involved in the visual arts (except somewhat tangentially)
    11. Not a musician
    12. Probably not best known as a writer of some kind, but YMMV
    13. Does not mainly write in fantasy/sci-fi
    14. Not best known as a writer of literary fiction (novels, short stories)
    15. Best-known work appeared since and in 1975
    16. Not best known as a journalist
    17. Playwright (if one defines it as writing at least one stage play)
    18. Not known for writing comic plays

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    You're being helpful because its a battle of wits against two unarmed opponents.

    Ok, it looks as though its someone in the arts, doesn't appear on stage or screen or sings or anything like that.
    Has done some writing, but is not best known for it, ditto having written at least one stage play, also done a little bit of politics, probably a notable supporter or leads a cause.

    It might be worth trying to narrow down another area of the arts he is more famous for or perhaps asking another born before, perhaps something like born before 1940 or so.
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    Quote Originally posted by CatInASuit View post
    Ok, it looks as though its someone in the arts, doesn't appear on stage or screen or sings or anything like that.
    Has done some writing, but is not best known for it, ditto having written at least one stage play, also done a little bit of politics, probably a notable supporter or leads a cause.
    Objection, sir. Using facts not in evidence.

    You've ruled something out that you never asked about.

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    Quote Originally posted by choie View post
    Quote Originally posted by CatInASuit View post
    Ok, it looks as though its someone in the arts, doesn't appear on stage or screen or sings or anything like that.
    Has done some writing, but is not best known for it, ditto having written at least one stage play, also done a little bit of politics, probably a notable supporter or leads a cause.
    Objection, sir. Using facts not in evidence.

    You've ruled something out that you never asked about.
    Ok, I ruled out appearing on stage, screen or singing.

    Stage or screen is ruled by #10 - visual arts
    Singing is ruled out by #11 - not a musician - unless you don't classify singers as musicians
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    Performing arts != visual arts.

    Acc. to Wikipedia = The visual arts are art forms that create works that are primarily visual in nature, such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, video, filmmaking and architecture. These definitions should not be taken too strictly as many artistic disciplines (performing arts, conceptual art, textile arts) involve aspects of the visual arts as well as arts of other types. Also included within the visual arts[1] are the applied arts[2] such as industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, interior design and decorative art.[3]

    The "video" and "filmmaking" they refer to are the behind-the-scenes, technical side of those disciplines. They do say the definitions shouldn'g be taken "too strictly," but throughout this game we've only referred to "performing arts" not "visual" when we wanted to know if someone was a singer, musician, mime, actor, dancer, magician...

    (Other data point: if you look at the "School of Visual Arts" curriculum, nowhere will you find musicians, actors, dancers, or other performers.)
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    *goes and hides under a stone*
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    "What we've got here is failure to communicate..." -- Strother Martin, Cool Hand Luke. Y'know, one of the performers in the film, and thus not a visual artist.*

    I've been waiting on one certain question for several days and yet it never arrived!


    * Well, he may be one, I just don't know that much about Mr. Martin's life other than as an actor.
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    Well, I'm baffled. But to earn our last few DQs:

    IQs:

    Are you a well-educated murder suspect who really gets around?
    Were you a substitute consulting detective?
    Were you the furry companion of another, older animal?

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    1. I don't know how well-educated he is, but no, I am not Oscar Pistorius?

    2. No, I am not Saul Panzer, who often substituted for Archie Goodwin when he was otherwise indisposed and Nero Wolfe needed "the best independent operative in New York" to help.

    3. No, I am not... Pussyfoot? And how sad is it that "furry companion" sounds like a fetish-based couple?

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    Previous IQs:

    Are you a well-educated murder suspect who really gets around? - Never heard that Pistorious has any particular education; this was Professor Plum of the game and movie Clue.
    Were you a substitute consulting detective? - I was thinking Solar Pons, but as we only have two DQs left to earn, I'll let it go.
    Were you the furry companion of another, older animal? - This was Pal, the dog of Arthur, the aardvark kid in the children's book series.

    Lemme think of two more DQs. Any suggestions, CIAS?

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    Quote Originally posted by Elendil's Heir View post
    Were you a substitute consulting detective? - I was thinking Solar Pons, but as we only have two DQs left to earn, I'll let it go.

    Were you the furry companion of another, older animal? - This was Pal, the dog of Arthur, the aardvark kid in the children's book series.
    Well hey, my furry pal answer was right too! Pussyfoot is the tiny little cat who's befriended by Marc Anthony, the big bulldog, in the classic Warner Bros. cartoons. Here they are! I'd rather count Saul Panzer as wrong than this one. Because admittedly Archie is considered Wolfe's man of action/associate, rather than a consulting detective--although he's an extremely capable private detective in his own right (as he proves when they are briefly separated in one book); thus Saul wasn't really a substitute consulting detective. Although it's kinda funny how similar-sounding my guess was. Saul Panzer is kinda the way John Travolta would pronounce Solar Pons!

    So you still get your two DQs, I just want them on the record correctly.
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    Quote Originally posted by Elendil's Heir View post
    Lemme think of two more DQs. Any suggestions, CIAS?
    You may as well check if the person is a performer.

    I have a feeling we have led ourselves up the garden path with this one.
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    Okely dokely.

    DQ:

    Performer?

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    DQs:

    1. Male
    2. Living
    3. Last name start with P
    4. Not American
    5. European
    6. Not involved in politics (well, slightly, but not enough to say "yes")
    7. Born before 1975
    8. Involved in the arts
    9. British
    10. Not involved in the visual arts (except somewhat tangentially)
    11. Not a musician
    12. Probably not best known as a writer of some kind, but YMMV
    13. Does not mainly write in fantasy/sci-fi
    14. Not best known as a writer of literary fiction (novels, short stories)
    15. Best-known work appeared since and in 1975
    16. Not best known as a journalist
    17. Playwright (if one defines it as writing at least one stage play)
    18. Not known for writing comic plays
    19. Yes, for goodness' sake, a performer

    One more freebie, just because... I have no idea. At least two or three answers could be elaborated upon very slightly in ways that might help clarify things. This could mean that the wording of the question I was asked wasn't specific enough, or that I'm simply willing to add more details just 'cause I'm that munificent. For free, I will restate the answer of one of them. Pick a number from #14 through and including #17.

    Or you can soldier on as you are. I'm just amused because it's someone I have no doubt you both know.
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    Hmm. I don't think I know any living British male performer who's written a play and whose last name starts with P. Think think think....

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    Which of the questions should we ask to be restated due to the bounteous benevolence shown towards us?

    I have no doubt I'll be kicking myself though when I find out.
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    Oh well,let's get on with it. Do I still have a spare DQ kicking around?

    Also can we change #15. Best-known work in film appeared since and in 1975?
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    DQs:

    1. Male
    2. Living
    3. Last name start with P
    4. Not American
    5. European
    6. Not involved in politics (well, slightly, but not enough to say "yes")
    7. Born before 1975
    8. Involved in the arts
    9. British
    10. Not involved in the visual arts (except somewhat tangentially)
    11. Not a musician
    12. Probably not best known as a writer of some kind, but YMMV
    13. Does not mainly write in fantasy/sci-fi
    14. Not best known as a writer of literary fiction (novels, short stories)
    15. Best-known work appeared before, since, and in 1975, depending on whom you ask
    16. Not best known as a journalist
    17. Playwright (if one defines it as writing at least one stage play)
    18. Not known for writing comic plays
    19. Yes, for goodness' sake, a performer

    That was the one I thought needed most clarification, so you picked well, sir.
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    Oh grief - I think I know who this is.

    IQ: Did you appear as a treacherous Klingon General in Star Trek VI?
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    Heh. I should hope you do. It's for moments like these that this guy was invented:

    I'm pretty sure I know who played that dude, but let's say I'm STUMPED. So here's your DQ.
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    Quote Originally posted by CatInASuit View post
    Oh grief - I think I know who this is.

    IQ: Did you appear as a treacherous Klingon General in Star Trek VI?
    Umm, maybe it isn't then. The above was, of course, Christopher Plummer as General Chang.

    Last DQ then.

    20. Mainly known for appearing in film?
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    Quote Originally posted by CatInASuit View post
    Umm, maybe it isn't then. The above was, of course, Christopher Plummer as General Chang.
    Oh, was Plummer your guess? Wait, what the heck was he in that would be considered his best-known work (depending on one's POV) in 1975?

    DQs:

    1. Male
    2. Living
    3. Last name start with P
    4. Not American
    5. European
    6. Not involved in politics (well, slightly, but not enough to say "yes")
    7. Born before 1975
    8. Involved in the arts
    9. British
    10. Not involved in the visual arts (except somewhat tangentially)
    11. Not a musician
    12. Probably not best known as a writer of some kind, but YMMV
    13. Does not mainly write in fantasy/sci-fi
    14. Not best known as a writer of literary fiction (novels, short stories)
    15. Best-known work appeared before, since, and in 1975, depending on whom you ask
    16. Not best known as a journalist
    17. Playwright (if one defines it as writing at least one stage play)
    18. Not known for writing comic plays
    19. Yes, for goodness' sake, a performer
    20. Well, this sorta depends on what one would answer to #15, especially if you broaden the term to encompass film technology. But on the whole I'd say no, he's not mainly known for appearing in film

    And here I thought for sure this choice was a gimme! I think coming up with a description of what you know about him (as you did before) might help you--reading it over could trigger that head-slapping moment. In fact, this is an even more apt smilie: Seriously, I think you're closer than you think to guessing it. As the expression goes, if it were a snake it would've bitten you!
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    Quote Originally posted by choie View post
    Oh, was Plummer your guess? Wait, what the heck was he in that would be considered his best-known work (depending on one's POV) in 1975?
    He appeared in Starcrash, everything is a fine work before/after that.

    Besides I thought Mick Foley would be a gimme.

    Hmm, time to think again.
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    Still baffled. And even as a Trekker, I would say Plummer's best-known work was Sound of Music.

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    And besides, Plummer isn't British, is he? Pretty sure he's Canadian.

    I don't mean to show you up or anything, but I showed my sister the list of DQs (plus some of my cool hints, if I do say so myself), and she guessed it. I know she's the dearest pal in my life and so one would expect her to know the way my mind works, but still, she had five minutes rather than enough time to circumnavigate the globe!

    So, lads, what are your final guesses?

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    Time for firstname lastname questions, I guess. Still puzzled. CIAS, any thoughts?

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    Ok, let's see what we have MK.II

    British male performer, not known for film work, so likely to be TV or radio. Last name begins with P. Had famous work before and after 1975, but certainly had something well known in 1975. Has written at least one play, but is not a musician. Has written some sci-fi/fantasy, ditto some literary works, but is not best known for it. Makes me wonder if the person has written some sci-fi/fantasy tv series.

    Hmm, possibilities, Nicholas Parsons, Michael Palin, Robert Powell..., no, none of those fit the bill. Still thinking.
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    Quote Originally posted by CatInASuit View post
    Ok, let's see what we have MK.II

    British male performer, not known for film work, so likely to be TV or radio. Last name begins with P. Had famous work before and after 1975, but certainly had something well known in 1975. Has written at least one play, but is not a musician. Has written some sci-fi/fantasy, ditto some literary works, but is not best known for it. Makes me wonder if the person has written some sci-fi/fantasy tv series.
    Please to be careful with your description, sir: "not known for film work" is not quite accurate; I said, depending on your POV, he is not best known for film work. Some people might disagree.

    I've given some brazen hints above, I'll say that.

    When you decide to make an official guess, make sure you let me know that's your final answer. (You each get one, right?)

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    Quote Originally posted by choie View post
    Please to be careful with your description, sir: "not known for film work" is not quite accurate; I said, depending on your POV, he is not best known for film work. Some people might disagree.

    I've given some brazen hints above, I'll say that.

    When you decide to make an official guess, make sure you let me know that's your final answer. (You each get one, right?)
    Brazen is certainly an adjective that can be applied, I'll leave it as an exercise for the reader as to what it should apply to.

    Yup, we get one official guess each, although I doubt we will get it.

    Hold on, quick fact check coming up...

    Monty Python and the Holy Grail was in '75...Hmmmm, I can see why some would say it was his best work.

    Oh what the heck... I guess Michael Palin.
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    Yes, I am Michael Palin!
    • Wrote The Mirrorstone, a fantasy book for children, and co-wrote the fantasy "Time Bandits" w/Terry Gilliam
    • Has written two novels, The Truth and Hemingway's Chair
    • Wrote the lightly comic/autobiographical play "East of Ipswitch"
    • Some may know him best from his TV work in "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (which ran from 1969 - 1974); others from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (premiered in 1975), still others from "The Life of Brian" (post-1975), and surprisingly some folks consider his hugely popular travelogues--which are filmed (hence the reference to film technology) but broadcast on TV
    • Is president of the Campaign for Better Transport, a UK advocacy group lobbying to improve bus and rail service (hence involved in politics)
    • Needless to say, is both a writer and performer. I could have stretched the 'musician' definition, since one of his best-known creations is "The Lumberjack Song," which he also sings (usually, although Eric Idle sometimes performed it in their stage shows), but I thought that would've been pushing it.

    For the clues, there's "if it were a snake" (Python reference), "circumnavigating the globe" (his most famous travelogue is probably "Around the World in Eighty Days"), and even gave you a sort of tortured version of his name ("my cool ... pal in"). Oh, and then there's the fish-slapping smilie, which refers to sketch, which is one of Palin's favorite bits).

    Well done, if surprisingly drawn out! I really thought the 1975 date would give it away for sure. Probably if the "performer" question had been asked, you'd have twigged it earlier.

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    Typical - I originally thought it wasn't him because I didn't see anything he had done in 1975. I could see him fitting all the other clues, but not that one.

    It wasn't until I went and checked that I wondered if it could be him. If we had followed up on the performer bit earlier, it probably would have been easier to narrow it down.

    Oh crumbs - now I have to go and think of another person.

    Thanks choie - that was an entertaining one to say the least.
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    Good one, choie, and well-played, CIAS.

    Quote Originally posted by CatInASuit View post
    ...It wasn't until I went and checked that I wondered if it could be him....
    We're not supposed to check anything while playing; this is a game of memory and not of research skills.

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