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Saint Gif

Post 61

azahar

Saints are quite famous for losing their tempers. Saint Frances once lost his temper with the Pope. Then again, who wouldn't?

I get the pretty alabaster using both of those links, Icky. smiley - smiley

az


Saint Gif

Post 62

toybox

Isn't it the normal procedure going through martyrdom before becoming a saint?

smiley - angel


Saint Gif

Post 63

azahar

Not necessarily, though I reckon Gif has done his share, wouldn't you think? smiley - winkeye

az


Saint Gif

Post 64

Rudest Elf




I suspect that - like Peake's Mr Pye - Gif is merely redressing the balance a touch.

"... Mr Pye discovers that he is beginning to sprout wings like an angel. Suspecting that this is a result of the goodness he has been practising and preaching, he begins reluctantly and rather inexpertly to perform evil acts..." smiley - tongueout

smiley - reindeer


Saint Gif

Post 65

Giford

Loved Gormenghast - never read Mr Pye.

Gif smiley - geek


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