Amber Spyglass, More British Phrases, Sigs

[Amy Z]

Ben wrote:

> Um, right, Sure you're not confusing me with a cardinal? 
> I still think twelve is too young to be waving swords about: 
whatever 
> happened to childhood innocence? 

Well, that's heroic fiction for you.  Kids grew up real fast back in 
days of yore.  Look, a lot of people would pay good money for a cameo 
in DS!

> Looked this up on t'web, (as no-one mentioned who the author was) 
> Simon will be delighted to know that US News groups The Amber 
> Spyglass together with his favourite singer, Robbie Williams (the 
one 
> who aint a rock DJ).

Who is this Robbie Williams person?  From the vague descriptions on 
HPforGU, I wouldn't like him either.

> Apparently, this girl is looking for her father, a mad genius who is 
> waging war on God, with the aid of balloons from Texas, an Oxford 
> physicist and some self-aware sub-atomic particles??? You are sure 
> this is good, yes? 

Uh...yes.  It just goes to show that even accurate plot descriptions 
leave a lot to be desired.  They left out the good bits, though.  
Anyway, you have to read The Golden Compass (Northern Lights in the 
UK) first.  Which is about a girl who goes looking for her friend with 
the help of her shape-changing alter ego, some nearly-naked witches, 
balloons from Texas, armored bears, and a lot of gypsies from the 
Fens.  Hmm.  Forget the plot, just try it.  I mean, did you ever read 
a plot summary of Macbeth?  It's ridiculous.

Amy Z
who promises not to take it personally if you don't like it.

P.S.  He's not waging war on God.  He's waging war on an angel who has 
been falsely worshipped as God for a few thousand years.  JMHO.