A new book has been written about innocent. It's written by John Simmons, a very nice man who we've known for a while. John's written some great books about the power of words in business, and recently turned his attention towards us.
Not quite sure how wide the readership will be, but for anyone who likes innocent, stories about start-ups, fruit and that whole entrepreneurial schtick, perhaps it's the one for you. I've got three copies on my desk if you fancy one. Just post a comment and I'll send you one over. Best comments win.
I'd say that if you want to learn German it pays to choose a teacher with a German, not an Italian, name.
Posted by: davidthedesigner | December 19, 2006 at 11:42 PM
He was a good teacher. Very enthusiastic. Scarily so. Frightened me off pretty quickly.
Posted by: dan | December 19, 2006 at 11:45 PM
[just realised that the above comments belong with this post http://dangermain.typepad.com/dan_germain/2006/12/wo_bist_der_tan.html
sorry for the confusion]
Posted by: dan | December 19, 2006 at 11:46 PM
No, this is my comment for this blog - it's just that I'm referring to the one underneath. But, hey, it's late, I'm tired - am I just trying to be too smart?
Posted by: davidthedesigner | December 20, 2006 at 12:23 AM
PS - I'd rather have the book than the tankard. And make sure you don't get Marcus to deliver it in person.
Thanks.
Posted by: davidthedesigner | December 20, 2006 at 12:31 AM
Not another OJ ripoff!
I want it.
Posted by: Ciaran McCabe | December 20, 2006 at 01:02 AM
enjoyed invisible grail. looking for a new book, fruit theme would be good, particularly as my wife keeps waking me up in the middle of the night eating bananas (she's 5 months gone)
Posted by: dan burgess | December 20, 2006 at 09:33 AM
Dan. This is not an application for the free book - but would you like to join Colman, his mate 'Picklin' Paul, and I in a challenge to the Nigerian Embassy at the game of bowls ?
Posted by: Tom Lewis - Reynier | December 20, 2006 at 09:34 AM
There'll be team shirts in it (and maybe an anthem)
Posted by: Tom Lewis - Reynier | December 20, 2006 at 09:35 AM
Hi Dan, I'm not clever enough to make a philosophical or amusing comment. But I am clever enough to know that any inspiration I can draw from great brands that I admire has got to help me out in my job. And who knows, I may actually learn a little about fruit too, which is always nice, as being a recent graduate, the closest I get to fruit and veg is the sweetcorn in my pot noodles. :-)
P.S. Tom - It may take me a little longer, but I may look into assembling a northern rabble to challenge your newly assembled bowling bloggers in the future. Anyone fancy it?
Posted by: Joe Whatnall | December 20, 2006 at 10:35 AM
Do you have an anthem ?
Posted by: Tom Lewis - Reynier | December 20, 2006 at 10:42 AM
I'm sure we could rustle something up, I'm originally from Leicestershire, once home of Engelbert Humperdinck. It's in my blood. Must be.
Posted by: Joe Whatnall | December 20, 2006 at 11:18 AM
No pressure Dan, but I reckon the Nigerians are there for the taking.
Posted by: Paul H. Colman | December 20, 2006 at 01:40 PM
They are SHITTING THEIR PANTS at us.
Posted by: TomLR | December 20, 2006 at 01:53 PM
I am ready for the Nigerians. They play their bowls fast and loose, but I'll bring my lucky towel to ensure plenty of sidespin.
I propose the music from TJ Hooker as our anthem.
Posted by: dan | December 20, 2006 at 04:58 PM
...which means you sort of need to put Heather Locklear somewhere on the team shirts.
Posted by: Nicholai | December 21, 2006 at 02:29 PM
That's do-able.
Now, I just need to get the letter sent off to Mr Death (although I am sure that the role has rotated to another bowler) - and then we await the response. Towels and T - Shirt designs at the ready. Joe - get your anthem in order (we've baggsied Hooker) - and I'll let you know about clothign on my return from sunny France
Posted by: Tom Lewis - Reynier | December 22, 2006 at 10:36 AM