A Monkey's Autobiography Is A Contender for A Prestigious Literary Award - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-29-2009, 11:46 PM

LONDON — The purported autobiography of a movie-star chimpanzee is among the contenders for Britain's most prestigious literary award.

"Me Cheeta" is one of 13 novels on the Booker Prize longlist. Originally published anonymously, James Lever's book claims to tell the life story of the chimp who gained 1930s Hollywood stardom in "Tarzan" movies.

Other contenders announced Tuesday are former Booker winners A.S. Byatt and J.M Coetzee, as well as Adam Foulds, Sarah Hall, Samantha Harvey, Hilary Mantel, Simon Mawer, Ed O'Loughlin, James Scudamore, Sarah Waters, William Trevor and Colm Toibin.

The shortlist will be announced Sept. 8 and the winner of the 50,000 pound ($82,000) prize on Oct. 6.

The Booker is open to writers from Britain, Ireland or the Commonwealth.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,535107,00.html

Marvo301 · 07-29-2009, 11:53 PM

Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle!

catlover79 · 07-29-2009, 11:54 PM

He'll also fling poo at any reviewer who dares to mock his book!!

Marvo301 · 07-29-2009, 11:59 PM

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He'll also fling poo at any reviewer who dares to mock his book!!

catlover79 · 07-30-2009, 12:16 AM

He'll get paid his royalties in bananas.

Marvo301 · 07-30-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

He'll get paid his royalties in bananas.

I'm sure he'll find that very appealing!

catlover79 · 07-30-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I'm sure he'll find that very appealing!

You mean a-peeling? Of course.

Throw in a tire swing and the monkey will be set for life.

07-29-2009, 11:46 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	A Monkey's Autobiography Is A Contender for A Prestigious Literary Award LONDON — The purported autobiography of a movie-star chimpanzee is among the contenders for Britain's most prestigious literary award. "Me Cheeta" is one of 13 novels on the Booker Prize longlist. Originally published anonymously, James Lever's book claims to tell the life story of the chimp who gained 1930s Hollywood stardom in "Tarzan" movies. Other contenders announced Tuesday are former Booker winners A.S. Byatt and J.M Coetzee, as well as Adam Foulds, Sarah Hall, Samantha Harvey, Hilary Mantel, Simon Mawer, Ed O'Loughlin, James Scudamore, Sarah Waters, William Trevor and Colm Toibin. The shortlist will be announced Sept. 8 and the winner of the 50,000 pound ($82,000) prize on Oct. 6. The Booker is open to writers from Britain, Ireland or the Commonwealth. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,535107,00.html
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07-30-2009, 12:16 AM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	He'll get paid his royalties in bananas.