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ad...@tmotco.co.uk writes:

> Dear all (particularly you, Mr Daley),
>
> Just to clear up a few uncertainties, because apparently I'm the
> first person to not be entirely forthcoming about my identity over
> the internet. No, a friend did not recommend the book to me, and
> yes, I am doing some help in publicising the website and therefore
> the book. Perhaps I did beat around the bush, but do forgive me, I'm
> new to this. I am in fact the teenage daughter of the author, not
> (as you so helpfully put it) "a complete twat".  But thank you for
> your comments, they were most constructive.

Oh, snap.  BTW, I don't think she was sincere with that last sentence.

>
> Thank you Kare, that was genuinely helpful, I'll be sure to pass it on.
>

Yes, indeed, well done Kare (insert golf-clap).

> P.S. I do enjoy the chicken website.

And really, who wouldn't? Even just the domain name-- priceless.