Brian Reade's column: Heartening news about the wit of a genius back to his Best.I BRING you confirmation that the greatest footballer these islands have ever produced is back in fine form. A month ago, when George Best hurled himself off the wagon in spectacular style, I slagged off his wife for continuing to drink wine in front of her hopelessly addicted ad·dict·ed adj. 1. Physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance. 2. Compulsively or habitually involved in a practice or behavior, such as gambling. husband. George's reply shows that being off the booze Booze sold cheap whiskey in a log-cabin bottle. [Am. Hist.: Espy, 152–153] See : Drunkenness is actually sharpening For image sharpening, see . Sharpening is the process of creating or refining a sharp edge on a tool or implement. The term has a wide application but can be expressed as the creation of two intersecting planes which produce an edge that is sharp enough to cut through the target his charm, wit and general all-round brilliance. I have to share the letter with you. It is a joy. "Dear Mr Reade, I was just settling down to a nice meal last evening with my wife on our fifth wedding anniversary. But something was niggling me. When I realised what it was I suggested to Alex that I call you to ensure it was okay for her to have a drink when I was getting stuck into my lobster lobster, marine crustacean with five pairs of jointed legs, the first bearing large pincerlike claws of unequal size adapted to crushing the shells of its prey. . Unable to obtain your phone number I carried on regardless and managed to get through the meal without slumping my head into my spotted dick spotted dick Noun Brit suet pudding containing dried fruit Noun 1. spotted dick - a suet pudding containing currants suet pudding - a sweet or savory pudding made with suet and steamed or boiled . I did attempt to persuade the four gentlemen dining at the next table if they would refrain from drinking whilst I was eating. They told me to '**** off', which I thought was fair comment. Undeterred undeterred Adjective not put off or dissuaded Adj. 1. undeterred - not deterred; "pursued his own path...undeterred by lack of popular appreciation and understanding"- Osbert Sitwell undiscouraged , the following day I paid a visit to my local supermarket to persuade them not to sell booze from the shelf when I was shopping. I don't hold out much hope of a favourable reply. If that fails I aim to contact all TV companies and ask them to cancel all ads selling booze during my viewing hours. I have been pushed into this drastic action after reading your award-winning article. Alex and I were deeply moved by your obvious concern. Thank you. Yours sincerely, George Best. P.S. I also noticed your use of the word "dipso dip·so n. pl. dip·sos Slang A person who has a compulsion to drink alcohol; a dipsomaniac. " in regard to myself. I checked the dictionary (that's the one with some words with more than two syllables) but I failed to find the word. I also couldn't find the word ****. I suppose that pretty much evens us out." Who says the man is a shadow of his former genius? |
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