I remember when this was all tower blocks...

...I wouldn't have dared post a link to the (v moving) obit of a Grauniad crossword compiler.  

The ridicule would've knocked me out of my socks.  

Still, if it's quiet as this... it's just like havin a piss up a close intit?  

Who's to know?   

A good one gone   - announced the fact that he had cancer of the oesophagus in the clues to one of his puzzles.

His last puzzle contained the solutions 'Cottage Hospital' and 'Time to Go'.

Beautifully classy and self-deprecating.

92 years on the planet - and a good portion of that spent exploring the beauty of the language in the most playful and imaginative way possible.

Chin-chin Mr G - and thanks for all the 'Quiet after firsts from fully integrated swimmers' (4)  

http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2013/nov/26/araucaria-john-graham

"and a good portion of that spent exploring the beauty of the language in the most playful and imaginative way possible."




Time for you to step up to the plate my learned friend with your language comprehension, in other words, you use your tongue purtier than a $20 whore.

Ahhh you silver tongued fucker.  

You know fine well I only charge you a tenner.  

Have you saw the exchange rates????

Nah  

I hate films that are all about money.  

I saw Thor though

I thought it wath tho-tho

Have you seen Saw?