Brian.............You met John Diamond?! I imagined him to be one funny guy given the way he writes. There were more than a few times while reading his book and London Times articles when I laughed right out loud. I agree about the Brittish Health Care System and realize how lucky we are here in the USA. Imagine what would it would have been like for him without the additional insurance he did carry---BUPA, I think it was called. Had he had the total glossectomy when you met him? Was he reasonably healthy? Did you share a shot of Vodka? LOL I had no idea that his wife was Nigella, as in the cooking show "Nigella Bites." I also had no idea that he lived as long as he did because I read the book shortly after it came out.

Thanks for sharing a book, and it is a book I have not read either. When I order it from Amazon, I'll make sure OCF gets the donation. Thanks for reminding me. Sincerely, Donna