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Melisa Lalich's avatar

Agree about that last line. 😆 I'm not too keen on shredded wheat either!

WOW. To be able to see Picasso in in the flesh...

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Stephen Owen's avatar

This clip has just reminded me, that I must read that book again…always enjoyable to read

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hmmm...Daniel B. James's avatar

The last line got me. That was really funny. Great stories too.

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Linda Miracle's avatar

Your style of writing makes me want to read more! You have lived the most interesting and fun life, Simon, and you are very down to earth. What great fun you are!

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Simon Napier-Bell's avatar

Thank you Linda - you'll find five books by me on Amazon etc. So pleased you enjoy it.

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CAROLINE H BOURNE's avatar

Hi I am researching the Kuo Yan Chinese restaurant in Willesden as part of a wider research into Chinese heritage in London. I loved your colourful description of the restaurant in this article - especially as there are so few photographs/images around. I wonder if you remember the chef? I'm trying to create a stronger profile of him - age, character, looks etc., plus whether he had a wife or family. Do let me know any snippets you might recall from your visits. Thank you!

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John Horn's avatar

Fabulous Simon ... now I understand why eating out still plays a huge part in your daily life (photos courtesy of Yotin's Facebook ... he's a wonderful publicist😊)

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Simon Napier-Bell's avatar

He is indeed. 👍🏻🥂

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lorrie carse-wilen's avatar

How fabulous! What a life you have lived. Makes me want to read the books all over again.

Such a good writer!

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Simon Napier-Bell's avatar

Haha! Thanks Lorrie. Yes, life has been fun - still is. x

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Daniel Abineri's avatar

Fascinating and very funny as usual. Plenty of tasty morsels…

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Simon Napier-Bell's avatar

Thank you Daniel. 🥂

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