Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28-5-2019: Fleming!

28th May, 2019.

Yes, it’s true. 

Occasionally?

I read a book, or two.

And have to confess that my bedtime reading, at the moment … ?

Is Ward Moore’s1953  Bring the Jubilee.

I’m about four chapters into the alternative history novel.

And frankly?   It’s rather good.

To the point where I’m hearing the main character, Hodge Backmaker, talk.

At least, I’m hearing him talk, while I’m reading it: in what sounds like a late nineteenth century southern US citizen.

If I’m hearing the characters talk*?

That’s writing … !

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf†, Olga‡, and Debbi^ putting in their answers: with all three scoring five out of five.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video … 

Q1) 28th May saw the birth of Ian Fleming: in which year of the 20th Century?

Q2) In which London district?

Q3) His father, Valentine, was MP for where: Guildford, Henley or Ilkston?

Q4) During World War 2, Fleming worked for which UK intelligence section: MI5, MI6, the SOE or NID?

Q5) Fleming named one of his homes after Operation Goldeneye: a planned Britain operation in which European nation?

Q6) That home — Goldeneye — was in which country?

Q7) Fleming’s wartime work included suggesting Operation Ruthless: an unused suggestion to capture which bit of machinery?

Q8) What was the full name of Fleming’s one children’s book?

Q9) His most famous creation, James Bond, was named after an American … what?

Q10) Finallyª?   Fleming’s last James Bond novel was published posthumously.   What was it called?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 27th May, 1917, saw the Pope promulgate the Church’s official Canon Law.   Which Pope?

A1) Benedict 15th.

Q2) It went into force in which year?

A2) 1918.

Q3) The official version of the Canon Law is written in which language?

A3) Latin.

Q4) The 1917 Canon was used by the Catholic Church.   Is it used by Orthodox churches?

A4) No.

Q5) Finally … ?   The 1917 version of Canon Law was finally replaced: in which year of the 1980s?

A5) 1983.

Here’s a thought …

“I always make it a rule never to look back. Otherwise, I’d ask myself how I could write such piffle and live with myself, day after day.”

Ian Fleming.

And a song …

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Have a good day.

*        There’s very few writers I can say that about.   Terry Pratchett was one of the others: some of his characters were so well written I can honestly say I’ve met them.   I’ve worked for at least two Granny Weatherwaxes, one Nanny Ogg, and one Sam Vimes.   I’m ALSO worried I’m Fred Colon.   Unfortunately?   After working in pubs for several years, I’ve met at least three Carcers.   There’s one in every pub … 

†        Morning, Anne!   How’s the morning?

‡        I think it is, Olga.   My mum’s one of the polling station clerks: and occasionally does the count, as well.   The latter’s well paid … but you’re usually up seriously late!

^        You know, it’s funny you should mention Goldfinger, Debbi … !   Gert Fröbe, Goldfinger himself, appeared in the film version of Fleming’s one children’s book.    Oh, Shirley Eaton, you mean?   She was popular: but retired in ’69, to bring up her family.

ª        I have to admit, I’m rather pleased with the tittle card at the start of this post.   I altered the gun’s colour, myself, with GIMP.   Boy, you need patience!