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Miranda Hart’s latest book “I haven’t been entirely honest with you” available on Amazon, Audible and Kindle. She talks about her recovery from 10 years of illness (you can’t go much lower than the floor). It’s an absolute hoot and also a truly honest book about her long long road to recovery. Not wishing to spoil the ending but it’s very happy - she finds someone to love and be loved by - marriage at 51. I’ll put a few extracts up tomorrow but just listening to Florence and the Machine at the Proms - streaming on BBC2😀
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marty we gotta go back 2 1962 and give keir starmers dad a condom there a nice none political one to start
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Please be respectful to the aims of this thread.
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i thought the aim of the thread was as the title i will refrain from imposing my own sense of humour again
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Flo and her machine are extremely good at what they do and were on top form this evening.
Miranda Hart can be very funny, I may have a look at that.
Thanks
Luke
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I watched (quite by accident!) a VERY old episode of Harry Worth on the Christmas channel. Anyone remember him? He plays a bumbling, annoying but harmless man who confuses, discombobulates (lovely word!) and drives mad just about everyone he meets. It was simple, funny and undemanding viewing and I remember it from my childhood, especially as we used to compare my dad to poor old Harry as he had a similar way of acting, to many people’s great annoyance!
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I heard her discussing her new book a week ago on Radio 4. It was a very interesting discussion, especially when she disclosed that she had been ill for years with undiagnosed Lyme disease, which left her bedbound. The interview covered not only her illness but also various aspects of her life and thoughts that were in the book. I was totally unaware she had been ill, it was well worth listening to.
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You made me smile and I have had a very anxious day
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insert your own comment as per the thread title 🤐
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After visiting my Sister-in-Law in the hospital, I noticed a book library and started to read the titles. Some heavy reading there I thought.
One title NYPDRED 6 thought what the hell is that about? Napred 6? I read it four times before I got the title……
The book was on its side and the letters were one above the other…
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Well what do you expect, I was tired……
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I’m sorry but she shouldn’t be saying she’s cured just to promote her book. If she is what did she do to get rid. It makes a mockery of people with the conditions. I won’t be buying her book to keep her relevant
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I haven't read the book or heard the interview, but from what's been said here I didn't think she had said she has been cured, only that she hadn't known that was what the issue was.
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she has actually come under fire this week for saying she’s found a cure.
there is no cure for chronic fatigue and clearly all she’s doing is plugging her new book. It makes a mockery out of people including myself who suffer from this debilitating condition. I certainly won’t be buying her book0 -
I am not sure where the idea of her being cured came from, as I didn’t mention that. From listening to the interview, I personally didn’t think for a moment that she was making a mockery of anyone with chronic illness and chronic fatigue.
I could really relate to everything she was saying, and I think many who suffer from chronic conditions will find her book beneficial. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I found her interview inspiring. It was wonderful to hear someone articulate in words what I deal with every day.
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Ah, I hadn't heard that, thank you for sharing @Banarama123.
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Watching Murdock and BA interact with each other in The A-Team. 😄
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Agreed! 'Dinner Ladies' is genius and her song 'The Ballad of Barry and Freda' is guaranteed to set off lots of giggles in our house..Some might find it slightly inappropriate, but I find it hilarious.. 🤣
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well maybe you need to see what’s been said a few days ago. She clearly said alluding to her book she found a cure. Maybe her cure is she didn’t have chronic fatigue after all.
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Thank you for the additional information. I had a quick check, and this article from The Independent four days ago addresses concerns directly from Miranda Hart regarding the backlash to her book. Her account confirms what I heard her discussing in the interview on Radio 4; at no time did she say she found a cure. Please see the link.
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she’s very conveniently changed her wording and turned off comments on her thread. The reason I say it is because I watched her on the Graham Norton show where her words was very different to what she’s saying now. She was plugging her book and probably thought sufferers of ME would buy it hoping for a miracle.
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I appreciate your input and completely understand your concerns about people potentially buying this book under false hope for a cure for ME; that would certainly be upsetting. I wanted to clarify that my reply to @Daffodil94 was simply to acknowledge her post and share that I had heard about the book on the radio and found it interesting.
Since you’re new here, you will not be aware that Daffodil created this thread to provide a light-hearted break from the heavier discussions. I’ve included Morgan in this message, as he might be able to help move this discussion to its own thread.
I’m sure many members would be interested in this book and would love to share their thoughts with you! This isn’t personal at all; I just want to ensure we honour Daffodil’s original intention and give others a chance to see your thoughtful concerns before considering purchasing the book.
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