No. (Not that I know of, pretty sure on the world record and Time don't know how to check re Simpsons but I doubt it).Jamiet99uk wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:53 pmHas he ever held a world record, or been named Time Magazine's "man of the year", or made an appearance on The Simpsons (either voicing himself, or being voiced by an actor)?
Twenty Questions 159
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Re: Twenty Questions 159
Re: Twenty Questions 159
Has he ever won or been nominated for the Booker Prize (under its current name or its previous names)?
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If you wanted to be sure, you would check these lists:damo666 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:49 pmNo. (Not that I know of, pretty sure on the world record and Time don't know how to check re Simpsons but I doubt it).Jamiet99uk wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:53 pmHas he ever held a world record, or been named Time Magazine's "man of the year", or made an appearance on The Simpsons (either voicing himself, or being voiced by an actor)?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Simpsons_guest_stars_(seasons_1%E2%80%9320)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Simpsons_guest_stars_(seasons_21%E2%80%93present)
(They are long lists but CTRL + F makes it a quick task).
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1. Real
2. Male
3. Alive
4. Became famous during the 20th Century
5. No longer frequently on TV, but used to be (and was also on a very obscure regular series, but this is immaterial)
6. Born in neither the United States nor Canada
7. At least 0.75 centuries old as of December 4, 2023
8. Has never held elected office
9. Not born on the mainland of Afroeurasia
10. His fame did not COME from TV, acting, or television hosting.
11. His fame comes from some other art or media.
12. Not a painter, sculptor, or other artist working with a physical medium.
13. Famous as a writer.
14. Has never held a world record or been named Time Magazine's "man of the year". It is doubtful whether he has ever made an appearance on 'The Simpsons' although Damo has not checked.
15. Most or all of writing in English.
16. Not a winner or nominee for the Booker Prize.
2. Male
3. Alive
4. Became famous during the 20th Century
5. No longer frequently on TV, but used to be (and was also on a very obscure regular series, but this is immaterial)
6. Born in neither the United States nor Canada
7. At least 0.75 centuries old as of December 4, 2023
8. Has never held elected office
9. Not born on the mainland of Afroeurasia
10. His fame did not COME from TV, acting, or television hosting.
11. His fame comes from some other art or media.
12. Not a painter, sculptor, or other artist working with a physical medium.
13. Famous as a writer.
14. Has never held a world record or been named Time Magazine's "man of the year". It is doubtful whether he has ever made an appearance on 'The Simpsons' although Damo has not checked.
15. Most or all of writing in English.
16. Not a winner or nominee for the Booker Prize.
The only person you're truly competing against, Wesley, is yourself.
Re: Twenty Questions 159
Playing a 2 day poker tournament this weekend. Will look later but may be a wait!Jamiet99uk wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:43 pmIf you wanted to be sure, you would check these lists:damo666 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:49 pmNo. (Not that I know of, pretty sure on the world record and Time don't know how to check re Simpsons but I doubt it).Jamiet99uk wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:53 pmHas he ever held a world record, or been named Time Magazine's "man of the year", or made an appearance on The Simpsons (either voicing himself, or being voiced by an actor)?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Simpsons_guest_stars_(seasons_1%E2%80%9320)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Simpsons_guest_stars_(seasons_21%E2%80%93present)
(They are long lists but CTRL + F makes it a quick task).
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Re: Twenty Questions 159
Tell me the name, and I will search for you.damo666 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:51 pmPlaying a 2 day poker tournament this weekend. Will look later but may be a wait!Jamiet99uk wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:43 pmIf you wanted to be sure, you would check these lists:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Simpsons_guest_stars_(seasons_1%E2%80%9320)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Simpsons_guest_stars_(seasons_21%E2%80%93present)
(They are long lists but CTRL + F makes it a quick task).
The only person you're truly competing against, Wesley, is yourself.
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Thanks Damo.
Ok so:
1. Real
2. Male
3. Alive
4. Became famous during the 20th Century
5. No longer frequently on TV, but used to be (and was also on a very obscure regular series, but this is immaterial)
6. Born in neither the United States nor Canada
7. At least 0.75 centuries old as of December 4, 2023
8. Has never held elected office
9. Not born on the mainland of Afroeurasia
10. His fame did not COME from TV, acting, or television hosting.
11. His fame comes from some other art or media.
12. Not a painter, sculptor, or other artist working with a physical medium.
13. Famous as a writer.
14. Has never held a world record or been named Time Magazine's "man of the year". He has never guest-starred on 'The Simpsons'.
15. Most or all of writing in English.
16. Not a winner or nominee for the Booker Prize.
Ok so:
1. Real
2. Male
3. Alive
4. Became famous during the 20th Century
5. No longer frequently on TV, but used to be (and was also on a very obscure regular series, but this is immaterial)
6. Born in neither the United States nor Canada
7. At least 0.75 centuries old as of December 4, 2023
8. Has never held elected office
9. Not born on the mainland of Afroeurasia
10. His fame did not COME from TV, acting, or television hosting.
11. His fame comes from some other art or media.
12. Not a painter, sculptor, or other artist working with a physical medium.
13. Famous as a writer.
14. Has never held a world record or been named Time Magazine's "man of the year". He has never guest-starred on 'The Simpsons'.
15. Most or all of writing in English.
16. Not a winner or nominee for the Booker Prize.
The only person you're truly competing against, Wesley, is yourself.
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Re: Twenty Questions 159
We're not doing very well with this one. All we really know is that it's a living male writer who wasn't born in the USA or Canada.
Hmm.
Is he British?
Hmm.
Is he British?
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Re: Twenty Questions 159
Has he ever held a teaching role, be it at a school, college, or university?
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Re: Twenty Questions 159
YesJamiet99uk wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:16 amWe're not doing very well with this one. All we really know is that it's a living male writer who wasn't born in the USA or Canada.
Hmm.
Is he British?
Re: Twenty Questions 159
damo666 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:33 pmSorry, this is wrong. He did present a regular TV series and it would be wrong to describe it as obscure . It is not his principal or earliest reason for famedamo666 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:10 pmfairly frequently rather than regularly (ie not in a regular series)*Jamiet99uk wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:25 pm1. Real
2. Male
3. Alive
4. Became famous during the 20th Century
5. No longer regularly on TV, but used to be
I'll allow an extra question to compensate.
* this I find is not actually correct but I'm pretty sure nobody on here would know of it so immaterial but don't use as a 'blocker'.
Re: Twenty Questions 159
Clue: There is more than one form of writing.
Arguably writing is not the principal reason for his fame.
Arguably writing is not the principal reason for his fame.
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Is he a screenwriter, script-writer, comedy writer (whose comedy is then performed by others), or something of that nature?
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Did this on phone and is not as intended. SEE BOLDdamo666 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:47 pmdamo666 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:33 pmSorry, this is wrong. He did present a regular TV series and it would be wrong to describe it as obscure . However, it is not his principal or earliest reason for fame.
I'll allow an extra question to compensate.
* this I find is not actually correct but I'm pretty sure nobody on here would know of it so immaterial but don't use as a 'blocker'.
Re: Twenty Questions 159
Sorry unsure. Has 'made' films where he may have been the screenwriter.Jamiet99uk wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:10 pmIs he a screenwriter, script-writer, comedy writer (whose comedy is then performed by others), or something of that nature?
Beginning to wish I hadn't picked this person now.
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