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OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Posted by: Stoneage ()
Date: March 4, 2013 14:37

Now, isn't that something to respect and admire? (For those of you who don't know: Danny Boyle was the guy who directed the London Olympics opening ceremony.)

Re: OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Posted by: Come On ()
Date: March 4, 2013 14:46

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Stoneage
Now, isn't that something to respect and admire? (For those of you who don't know: Danny Boyle was the guy who directed the London Olympics opening ceremony.)

That's my boy...



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Re: OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Posted by: Beast ()
Date: March 4, 2013 15:18

He joins a long list. This one claims that Keith turned down a CBE:

[en.wikipedia.org]

Re: OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Posted by: Silver Dagger ()
Date: March 4, 2013 15:20

Danny Boyle, I hear the pipes are calling....

Re: OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Posted by: Han ()
Date: March 4, 2013 15:26

Says who?

You might have to scrape me off the floor at the end of the tour, but it'll be really good scrapings. - Mick Jagger

Re: OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Posted by: Stoneage ()
Date: March 4, 2013 16:58

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Han
Says who?

Every other news agency. Use the search button on your computer if you don't believe me.

Re: OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Posted by: Rockman ()
Date: March 4, 2013 21:55

....Keith will be trying to get Boyle ta replace Mick ...



ROCKMAN

Re: OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Posted by: BluzDude ()
Date: March 4, 2013 22:16

as a non-Brit, can someone please explain the benefit of turning down knighthood?

Re: OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Posted by: BlackHat ()
Date: March 4, 2013 22:24

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BluzDude
as a non-Brit, can someone please explain the benefit of turning down knighthood?

Bestowing a knighthood is the British establishments way of neutralizing the recipient as a threat to the established order.Saying no gives great kudos.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2013-03-04 23:00 by BlackHat.

Re: OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Posted by: Stoneage ()
Date: March 4, 2013 22:26

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BluzDude
as a non-Brit, can someone please explain the benefit of turning down knighthood?

You will keep your integrity intact.

Re: OT: Danny Boyle turns down knighthood
Date: March 4, 2013 22:27

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Rockman
....Keith will be trying to get Boyle ta replace Mick ...


>grinning smiley<



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