cambridgeshire canary 7,778 Posted September 3 When you play in Saudi.. Ok not quite as catchy https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/09/03/ivan-toney-bank-around-1million-a-week-saudi-arabia-al-ahli/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,937 Posted September 3 Joe Heller True story, Word of Honor: Joseph Heller, an important and funny writer now dead, and I were at a party given by a billionaire on Shelter Island. I said, “Joe, how does it make you feel to know that our host only yesterday may have made more money than your novel ‘Catch-22’ has earned in its entire history?” And Joe said, “I’ve got something he can never have.” And I said, “What on earth could that be, Joe?” And Joe said, “The knowledge that I’ve got enough.” Not bad! Rest in peace!” –Kurt Vonnegut The New Yorker, May 16th, 2005 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary73 325 Posted September 3 7 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: When you play in Saudi.. Ok not quite as catchy https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/09/03/ivan-toney-bank-around-1million-a-week-saudi-arabia-al-ahli/ One of my favourite tracks… Also on this ABBA medley… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,973 Posted September 3 That's a serious number of bets. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 6,260 Posted September 3 But then there's Brad Young. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 308 Posted September 3 5 hours ago, Nuff Said said: Joe Heller True story, Word of Honor: Joseph Heller, an important and funny writer now dead, and I were at a party given by a billionaire on Shelter Island. I said, “Joe, how does it make you feel to know that our host only yesterday may have made more money than your novel ‘Catch-22’ has earned in its entire history?” And Joe said, “I’ve got something he can never have.” And I said, “What on earth could that be, Joe?” And Joe said, “The knowledge that I’ve got enough.” Not bad! Rest in peace!” –Kurt Vonnegut The New Yorker, May 16th, 2005 I'm reading Catch 22 at the moment. I probably read it every 2 or 3 years it's that good. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,216 Posted September 3 Dear old I.B.E.T will be placing some serious ACCAs............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul101 189 Posted September 4 well about 800k if he sticks to the strick visiting terms how many on here would turn down such stupid money it will set his whole family up for generations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,973 Posted September 4 2 hours ago, Paul101 said: well about 800k if he sticks to the strick visiting terms how many on here would turn down such stupid money it will set his whole family up for generations I know nothing of his family but being rich is also a threat. My imagination may be running away with me, but we can't be far off a pro footballer, or their family being kidnapped. Having loads of money is great as long as you know how to use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul101 189 Posted September 4 6 hours ago, Capt. Pants said: I know nothing of his family but being rich is also a threat. My imagination may be running away with me, but we can't be far off a pro footballer, or their family being kidnapped. Having loads of money is great as long as you know how to use it. that is the Crux Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Europe_93 50 Posted September 4 21 hours ago, NWC said: I'm reading Catch 22 at the moment. I probably read it every 2 or 3 years it's that good. I started reading it years ago but could never bring myself to finish it, however I don’t think i should criticise the book unless I read it all….. my own little catch 22 😂😣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 578 Posted September 4 On 03/09/2024 at 19:23, NWC said: I'm reading Catch 22 at the moment. I probably read it every 2 or 3 years it's that good. Did you ever read One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Solzhenitsyn? A great read 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 308 Posted September 5 11 hours ago, paddycanary said: Did you ever read One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Solzhenitsyn? A great read No I haven't - I will try and get a copy. Thanks for the recommendation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites