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No, wait, that’s wrong.

I answer your questions.

Happy New Year! Will have a full write up about the past couple of weeks soon.

Now to answer your questions. The first was from little_chloella:

what were was the best thing and the worst thing that happened to you in 2010?

The best thing was the Rage Against The Machine gig. It was amazing, a true celebration.

The worst was definately going to the vets with my mum to have Kari put down.

Next we have pierced_poet:

weirdest thing you saw/heard in 2010?

Weirdest thing I saw this year was, possibly, quite a few adverts I’ve seen on telly (for example, there’s one at the moment with a giant nose on a broomstick) which makes me glad I no longer own a telly. Weirdest thing I’ve heard is some of the stuff that’s read out in creative writing.

what was something new you did this year that you haven’t done before?

Can’t really think of anything major. I travelled on Megabus for the first (and, given my discomfort, last) time. Oh, and contacting my MP.

Favourite book of 2010?

I want to say One Day by David Nichols, but as far as I can remember, I actually read that in 2009. So, I’ll say The Passage by Justin Cronin. A rare case of a huge, huge book which left me thinking it was actually too short.

favourite film of 2010?

The film I was most looking forward to was Inception. And, while it lived up to my expectations, the answer is actually The Social Network. If there is any justice, this’ll clean up at the Oscars.

Anything you are looking forward to in 2011?

I’m going to guess she meant book/film wise. Bookwise, I’m not sure when the next Passage book is out. I’m looking forward to the new Stuart MacBride book, which I’m getting for my birthday. Filmwise, looking forward to Never Let Me Go (incidentally, you really read the book, tis fucking amazing) and Paul.

oobi wanted to know stuff as well:

What did you learn in 2010?

I learnt that it’s not a good idea to attend job interviews dressed the way I usually do. Course, I knew that anyway…

What I actually learned in 2010 was a lot of stuff from my creative writing class.

What did you gain?

I gained an extra year, possibly a few grey hairs and some good friends. I also gained a very small amount of confidence in my writing.

And finally, we have Shesolovely:

What was your most enjoyable moment?

Singing Killing In The Name Of in Finsbury Park. The atmosphere, the crowd, just everything about it was amazing:

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Had any life altering moments/revelations?

Not particularly, no. to be honest. Nothing that sticks out, and if it was life altering or a revelation, it would have stuck out.

And there we are.

Before I go, quick favour: I’ve written the first five chapters of a book which I need to have done for March for submission. Anyone fancy reading some, or all, of them and giving me feedback, make sure I’m heading in the right direction?

Will

 
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