Jeremy Beadle

[Monty]

One of my regrets is that, over the years, Paul and I have had somewhat polarised opinions and have not, perhaps, worked together as well as we might have done. But, despite some of our spats, we do have great respect for each other and Ripperology should be thankful for Paul's (and Martin's) pioneering work in bringing the subject onto a more sensible level at a time that such improvement was needed.

Comparing only, no way suggesting on a par, however Rob Clack and I have had similar spats however we discuss it for 20 minutes and decide I was correct*.

Seriously, spats are unavoidable at times when one is discussing a subject they care about and have been involved in for many years. I have had many, regretted most and learnt from them all.

One thing I will say is that this field has produced some of my most valued of friends. I have been truly lucky.

Monty


*thank you Brian Clough

[Stewart P Evans]

Behemoth

I think part of the reason why Paul and Stewart are such behemoths in the field is precisely because they can disgree, even fervently disagree, without dragging the debate into a quagmire.
They manage to inspire and educate even with their hands around each other's metaphorical throats....

Bloody hell, I'm a behemoth! I shall have to get onto that diet again.

[Magpie]

I have but two real regrets in my Ripperological existence (so far)--that I never met Mr. Beadle, and that I never got to say a proper goodbye and thank you to Adrian Phyper.

[Robert]

Actually, I detect a kind of sunset feel to this thread, which is inappropriate, because you fellows are still the ones best placed to make new discoveries.

[Magpie]

I think part of the reason why Paul and Stewart are such behemoths in the field is precisely because they can disgree, even fervently disagree, without dragging the debate into a quagmire.

They manage to inspire and educate even with their hands around each other's metaphorical throats....

[PaulB]

One of my regrets is that, over the years, Paul and I have had somewhat polarised opinions and have not, perhaps, worked together as well as we might have done. But, despite some of our spats, we do have great respect for each other and Ripperology should be thankful for Paul's (and Martin's) pioneering work in bringing the subject onto a more sensible level at a time that such improvement was needed.

My regret, too, Stewart, but water under the bridge. Pretty soon we'll be able to insult each other and not take offense, as we do with Keith! You insult him and I don't take offense and I insult him and you don't take offense.

[Stewart P Evans]

Regrets

One of my regrets is that, over the years, Paul and I have had somewhat polarised opinions and have not, perhaps, worked together as well as we might have done. But, despite some of our spats, we do have great respect for each other and Ripperology should be thankful for Paul's (and Martin's) pioneering work in bringing the subject onto a more sensible level at a time that such improvement was needed.

[Monty]

Stewart, Paul,

In all seriousness, your experiences are invaluable and very much still at the pinnicale of the field.

The story of that meeting in Camilles bedroom brings fond memories of London Job meetings in recent years.

The wheel turns yet the axel remains still, and at the centre.

Monty

[Stewart P Evans]

Okay...

You guys think you're old? I was going to ask Howard Brown what happened just after the big bang - and then I remembered that eyewitness accounts are notoriously unreliable.

Okay, okay, so you got your old fart award before Don and me.

[Robert]

You guys think you're old? I was going to ask Howard Brown what happened just after the big bang - and then I remembered that eyewitness accounts are notoriously unreliable.

[Stewart P Evans]

I realise...

I can't believe you and Paul are decribing yourselves in such a way.
I see you both more as the Tony Bennetts of the field. Sophisticated, knowledgeable, young looking and still can hit the notes spot on.
Monty

PS The cheque should be made payable to.....

I realise that you must be an incurable fan of ours and I shall take a while basking in your very complimentary words (You're not taking the wee wee are you?). Sorry there's no cheque, my pocket money for this month has already run out.

[PaulB]

I can't believe you and Paul are decribing yourselves in such a way.

I see you both more as the Tony Bennetts of the field. Sophisticated, knowledgeable, young looking and still can hit the notes spot on.

Monty


PS The cheque should be made payable to.....

Well, of course what you say is true and I can tell you felt embarrassed to say that which is why you withheld the other superlatives.

The cheque's in the post.

[Monty]

I'm sure that Judy wouldn't agree that she was around 'when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.' Hang on, wait a minute, we're dinosaurs, aren't we?

I can't believe you and Paul are decribing yourselves in such a way.

I see you both more as the Tony Bennetts of the field. Sophisticated, knowledgeable, young looking and still can hit the notes spot on.

Monty


PS The cheque should be made payable to.....

[PaulB]

Paul,

he's sorely missed.

Indeed, Jeremy was inimitable and irreplaceable -- a great man and I am truly happy I was able to appear with him. There is no nearby Poundstore across the ocean, but the book sounds a great deal.

Don.

If it's in my Poundland I'll get a copy for you if you'd like.
Paul

[PaulB]

Yes, Judy would disagree, which is why I said "ouch!", but I guess we are dinosaurs. Cam and Loretta, Wilf... Happy days. I wish we could do them again somewhere, but I guess the world has moved on.