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Who is...?
Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) Started conversation Aug 1, 2000
Okay, it's my game, so I'll start with an easy one. Who is... Bill Drummond?
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Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) Posted Aug 1, 2000
Hmmm... well, he is Scottish and he has written books, but that's not what he's best known for.
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Fashion Cat Posted Aug 2, 2000
oooh.. he was that guy who did... umm... oh whatsitcalled...
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Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) Posted Aug 2, 2000
Can you be more specific? 
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Fashion Cat Posted Aug 2, 2000
specific??? you'll see on saturday that vague is my middle name!!!
(actually, twas a mere fancy bookmark and i dont have to time to go research it now, but will do when i get home... can a proper reply wait till then???)
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Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) Posted Aug 2, 2000
As long as nobody gets the correct answer before you...
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Fashion Cat Posted Aug 2, 2000
not that would be difficult! (sorry, clouding up with junk!)
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Fashion Cat Posted Aug 2, 2000
okies... yeah! i got back before anyone else did!!
William (Bill) Drummond (1585 - 1649)
he was a hereditary poet (his mother was the sister of the Court Poet). He became laird of Hawthornden with his fathers death. This gave him time to study languages, and collect over 550 books by both Scots and English poets. He donated this collection to Edinburgh University.
He was a poet, especially known for his sonnets (particularly the final couplet). He tried to remain outwith politics, however refused "to ravage and plunder the more peaceable neighbours about". He sympathised with Montrose, and wrote 'Irene', a plea for peace. He is regarded as the first Scots poet to write in English, and decends from old Scots Court poetry.
People looked to Drummond as an idol, and wished for his lifestyle.
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Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) Posted Aug 2, 2000
Very impressive... unfortunately it makes the correct answer look a bit pathetic now. The Bill Drummond I'm looking for is still alive...
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Fashion Cat Posted Aug 2, 2000
LOL! typical....
*goes off to trawl again* this is great actually... makes me go nose around
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Demon Drawer Posted Aug 2, 2000
Yeah FC that was the same Bill Drummond I came up with. 
So this living Bill Drummond he wasn't kidnapped my Poetic genius loving aliens was he?
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Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) Posted Aug 4, 2000
Spot on!
I'm disappointed none of you lot thought about searching h2g2 to find the answer...
Well done Crusader, your turn!
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Demon Drawer Posted Aug 4, 2000
Ah, that was my next ploy. After I'll strung you up over the side of the castle tomorrow.
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Fashion Cat Posted Aug 4, 2000
*note to self: bring string!* 
be afraid.... be very afraid!
SEE YOU IN A FEW HOURS!
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- 1: Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) (Aug 1, 2000)
- 2: Demon Drawer (Aug 1, 2000)
- 3: Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) (Aug 1, 2000)
- 4: Fashion Cat (Aug 2, 2000)
- 5: Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) (Aug 2, 2000)
- 6: Fashion Cat (Aug 2, 2000)
- 7: Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) (Aug 2, 2000)
- 8: Fashion Cat (Aug 2, 2000)
- 9: Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) (Aug 2, 2000)
- 10: Fashion Cat (Aug 2, 2000)
- 11: Fashion Cat (Aug 2, 2000)
- 12: Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) (Aug 2, 2000)
- 13: Fashion Cat (Aug 2, 2000)
- 14: Demon Drawer (Aug 2, 2000)
- 15: Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) (Aug 3, 2000)
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- 17: Demon Drawer (Aug 4, 2000)
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