14 February 2010
20:1440620#1
I have just heard that Dick Francis has died aged 89. sad loss. He was a great jockey and a great thriller writer - I love his books and remember his races fondly. RIP.
Guest 661- Registered: 16 Mar 2008
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14 February 2010
20:2640625#2
Must agree with you Bern, I first read one of his books years ago at the tender age of about 8 as my grandfather was a fan, and I've been hooked ever since. Some of my copies are nearly as old as me and have been read, and reread with a lot of pleasure, and i will continue to read them for years to come, a true talent.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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14 February 2010
20:3440627#3
i have never read any of his books, but listening to a brief resume of his life, he admitted very late on that his wife was responsible for a lot of his work.
they were married for 53 years, wonder why she kept so quiet?
15 February 2010
00:0440644#4
I think because she got fed up being asked, "are you married to that Dick Francis"? To which she would of course reply, "No, sorry, my husband's name is Richard". RIP DF
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15 February 2010
09:0240655#5
Like it Sid !
Roger
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15 February 2010
12:1540667#6
Dick Francis was my late father's favourite author, he had all of his books, it was strange going through his effects when he passed on finding that many of his Dick Francis collection I had bought for him for christmas presents over the years. R.I.P Dick