Money money money must be funny

[cambridgeshire canary 7,775]

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/

 

[Nuff Said 5,931]

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

[Canary73 325]

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…

 

[Capt. Pants 4,971]

That's a serious number of bets.

[A Load of Squit 6,259]

But then there's Brad Young.

 

[NWC 308]

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. 

[Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,215]

Dear old I.B.E.T will be placing some serious ACCAs.............

[Paul101 189]

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

[Capt. Pants 4,971]

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.

[Paul101 189]

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 

[Europe_93 50]

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 😂😣

[paddycanary 578]

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

[NWC 308]

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.