Arise Sir Beefy and Salman FATWA Rushdie

poolymadandstupid · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:26 am

Salman Rushdie has said he was "thrilled and humbled" after being awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

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The controversial novelist spent years underground after an Iranian fatwa was issued for his death, followed the release of his fourth novel, The Satanic Verses. It provoked riots from radical Muslims when it was published in 1988.

He is honoured along with legendary cricketer Ian Botham, Dame Edna Everage's creator Barry Humphries, former Soviet Spy Oleg Gordievsky and fundraiser and terminal cancer sufferer Jane Tomlinson.

While Botham receives a knighthood for his glittering career, he's also been recognised for his long-distance walking campaigns which have raised millions for charity.

Other sporting names in the list include Manchester United's Ryan Giggs, West Ham striker Teddy Sheringham and Terry Griffiths, the retired Welsh snooker player. Despite weeks of speculation, David Beckham hasn't been tapped for a knighthood.

Further honours go to Last Of The Summer wine actor Peter Sallis, Sylvia Syms, rock star Joe Cocker, TV historian David Starkey - once described as "the rudest man in Britain" - and hairdresser to the stars Nicky Clarke.

Cancer victim Jane Tomlinson is awarded a CBE to join her MBE, for her energetic campaigning and fund-raising for cancer charities.

There is also a CBE for Michael Eavis, the creator of Glastonbury Festival, as well as OBEs for Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, one of the most successful TV writing partnerships in Britain.

They are responsible for the classics The Likely Lads, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?, Porridge and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.

The list features an array of stars from the world of sports, showbiz, fashion, and the arts, as well as "ordinary people" recognised for their charity efforts.

I can just hear the Queen now "do you still have that FATWA thingy on you Salman me old mucker" :roll:

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:39 pm

I like that list a lot; I think it's one of the best I've ever seen.

Joe Cocker OBE ... gerrin there!

poolymadandstupid · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:43 pm

His new album is quality. clappp

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 36604

BUT...what I hate, is the way the media are going on and on and on about no knighthood for Beckham......... do me a favour :roll:

KNIGHTHOOD FOR WHAT...? It really sickens me the way the media are pushing him forward all the time....!! :evil:

townendtimmy · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2007 6:36 pm

can understand bothams and the lass thomlinsons for there determination and graft to raise money and awareness for a charity but the others confised

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2007 6:59 pm

MadJohn wrote:

Beckham, by comparison, has done close to nothing.

Yes I spotted that too :wink:

butchers block · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:22 pm

Heard on the radio that Beefy had raised more than £30,000,000 for charity.

Giggsy can't have got his for his services to Welsh football. He cried out of more games than he played. Great footballer though.

BillinghamPoolie · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:39 pm

ElvisCsGlasses(TM) wrote:

richard head wrote:

I like that list a lot; I think it's one of the best I've ever seen.

Joe Cocker OBE ... gerrin there!

100% agree, anyone knocking quality music out FORTY THREE YEARS after his first record deserves summat, great voice, great bloke.

Listening in to some Joe Cocker to celebrate his award.

Delta Lady playing at the moment. His 'With a Little Help from My Friends' is my favourite Beatles cover.

Montpoolier · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:51 pm

BillinghamPoolie wrote:

His 'With a Little Help from My Friends' is my favourite Beatles cover.

And his "Feelin' all right" is my fave Traffic cover.

BillinghamPoolie · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:18 pm

richard head wrote:

BillinghamPoolie wrote:

His 'With a Little Help from My Friends' is my favourite Beatles cover.

And his "Feelin' all right" is my fave Traffic cover.

Just 'youtubed' it, and got a version alongside John Belushi. Despite his best efforts Belushi didn't spoil it. :grin:

Spender · **Posted:** Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:08 am

There had to be one Bunkerite moaning and yes, it's me!!!!

Nicky Clarke 'hairdresser to the stars.'

How the fook has that made the world turn any faster?? :roll:

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 36604

Services to hairdressing..........vital stuff... :roll:

parmopooly · **Posted:** Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:18 pm

more like vital sassoon

parmopooly · **Posted:** Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:19 pm

did anyone like that play on words there?

Fensy · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:15 pm **Posts:** 6471

Superb stuff Mr P clappp

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22608

Botham agreed the rest are bolox.

Getting a medal for making yourself rich devalues the whole thing. None of the above started doing their stuff for any reason other than self.

townendtimmy · **Posted:** Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:56 pm

Mr I wrote:

Botham agreed the rest are bolox.

Getting a medal for making yourself rich devalues the whole thing. None of the above started doing their stuff for any reason other than self.

agreed in a way MR I alot of people do not worry about charity to say a member of family has a coronary or a serious disease, but lets thank god for the people who just do it any way out of the kindness of there hearts :wink:

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