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 Post subject: Martin Amis
PostPosted: Sun May 21, 2023 6:55 am 
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…has died, aged 73. Although he became very unfashionable lately, he was the most important and influential writer of the 80s. His novel Money was an astounding piece of work. I’ve read most of his stuff.

A genuine genius. RIP

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 Post subject: Re: Martin Amis
PostPosted: Sun May 21, 2023 7:05 am 
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"You don't mess with a man's darts Keith. Not with his darts".

The word genius is thrown about far too frequently these days. But in his case it actually doesn't do him justice. I have been incredibly ill and have been asleep for basically 36 hours. So this is somewhat shit news to come around to.

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