"Of course I punctuate my text messages, I did A-level English," one young man explained, with a look of scorn. Evidently an A level in English is a sacred trust, like something out of The Lord of the Rings. You must go forth with your A level and protect the English language with your elfin bow of gold.That's from Lynne Truss's (you bet your ass that's punctuated correctly) Eats, Shoots & Leaves, p. 19.
What a devilishly delightful book.
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What a coincidence - I just bought that book!
(and the first bit I read was on apostrophes as well ... =)
I'm reading a loaned copy. Will get my own soon, and will conceivably attempt to read some of her bibliography as well.
Hurrah for sticklers everywhere!
I bought that book too. Good book :)
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