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David A. James

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Speech technology/AI at Microsoft. Doctor Who enthusiast and lapsed Dalek builder/operator. Bachgen o Gaerdydd. šŸƒ+ šŸ•= šŸ˜

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Thank you Robin! Always a lovely highlight of that time of year.

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Hi Robin - quick question, will there be a run of Curious shows at Kingā€™s Place this year? I ask because Iā€™ve normally got my ticket by now but havenā€™t seen anything announced yet. thank you!

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He and I were in the same year at Cardiff High School! He did not like me and the feeling was mutual!

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Stephen Day's avatar Stephen Day @therevsteve.bsky.social
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Lucy Frazer (Conservative) is OUT in my constituency!

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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First time since 1987 that Iā€™ve voted for a winning candidate!

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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When the Beeb just showed the clip again, they captioned it ā€˜Misstiano Penaldoā€™

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That enormous mosh broke out at the start of Idlesā€™ second song and now Iā€™m just worried how many iPhones have fallen out of pockets and been trampled to deathā€¦

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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THANK YOU FOR COMMG

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Luna's avatar Luna @scottishtraingirl.bsky.social
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Guy behind me in the hotel lobby: "What Euros flag is that??" šŸ˜­āš½

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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I think DB has taken the time to reflect on some of his previous behaviour. I incorrectly thought Tina was always on the other end of the lineup from him in these reunion situations but in fact sheā€™s right next to him in loads of pictures so phew

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James BariÅ”ić's avatar James BariÅ”ić @jamesmb.bsky.social
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Following the heartbreaking news that Rishi Sunak didn't have Sky TV as a kid, I have set up a JustGiving page.

Please give generously and also help spread the word.

Thank you.

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www.justgiving.com/page/rishi-s...

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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FA Cup, right? I am sure I have read stories about the people charged with taking it to the Final etc simply nonchalantly having it with them on public transport.

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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2 this week! Which is why I only buy the 60p ones

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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You beat me to this joke by 30 seconds!!

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Chris Orton's avatar Chris Orton @chriso1.bsky.social
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Heā€™s been named ā€˜Thelmaā€™?!?

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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I saw there was 1 reply and I knew *exactly* what it was going to be

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Lev Parikian's avatar Lev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social
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Happy Birthday to Sir David Attenborough. Legend, hero, worst Wordle player in the world.

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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Oh god my nerves!

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Jonny Morris's avatar Jonny Morris @jonnymorris.bsky.social
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That time the Bee Gees were banished from the planet Krypton.

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Sb's avatar Sb @stebax.bsky.social
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If you see this, post the view from your window.

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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Stewart Lee Has Let Himself Go

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Pete Fraser's avatar Pete Fraser @petefrasermusic.bsky.social
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Sam Beste on Piano, Brad Webb on Drums, Pete Cochrane on Bass Guitar and Tomo Harada on Guitar. It was actually Sam, Brad and Peteā€™s gig, if memory serves - they did a series of gigs at the Pizza with different singers and Amy was one of them.

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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I was very confused and thought that Mojito and Cheeseboard were two of the contestants.

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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Oh no they wouldnā€™t

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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In case anyone is still remotely interested in lockscreens, here's mine, which is some brilliant fanart (via Reddit) for weirdo costumed Canadian rock band TWRP (I *love* them).

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He's blocked me too! No idea why.

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The Author, SĆ©amas O'Reilly's avatar The Author, SĆ©amas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social
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Four years today since I looked at this photo of some Hazmat guys and saw nothing but a bust of Jimmy Hill.

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de Pesando's avatar de Pesando @depesando.bsky.social
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This is very good - particularly the last sentence.

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Stephen Thomas Erlewine's avatar Stephen Thomas Erlewine @sterlewine.bsky.social
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Farewell to Karl Wallinger, the mastermind of the neo-psychedelic outfit World Party and a pivotal member of the Waterboys in the mid-80s. According to his publicist, he died March 10 at the age of 66.

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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This is important information that needs to be shared more widely

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Travis, bluesky elder 's avatar Travis, bluesky elder @prof-hinkley.bsky.social
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Genie: *rubbing the bridge of his nose* you could have just asked for $300 in one wish

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Mr Roger Quimbly's avatar Mr Roger Quimbly @rogerquimbly.bsky.social
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Pretty pleased with my first day as organiser and scriptwriter for the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience.

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Guy Kelly's avatar Guy Kelly @brainmage.bsky.social
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I'll check out the funk soul brother in my own time, thank you very much

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Joel Morris's avatar Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social
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Excited to see the Barbican is scheduling some Unravel. I hope they include Unbolero and his disarrangement of Boastful Mussorgskyā€™s Unpictures Not At An Exhibition.

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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In contrast, I am delighted to be divesting myself of any relationship with Britain's Most Awful Company

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Ian Martin's avatar Ian Martin @ianmartin.bsky.social
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Mothering Sunday can be hard if she's no longer around. As usual, I shall be reading out the names of our Remembered Mums on Sunday, March 10th. If you'd like me to say your late Mum/Mam/Mom's name aloud in Lancaster Priory, reply to this with her name and #Mums2024. Cheers, Ian šŸ‘‘ ā¤ļø

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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If you ride on that bus you aren't allowed to find out about any of the other passengers.

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Alexis (Taylorā€™s version)'s avatar Alexis (Taylorā€™s version) @lexistwit.bsky.social
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ā€œYou there, boy! What meme is this?ā€

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David A. James's avatar David A. James @vidjam.bsky.social
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Happy 90th birthday Tom Baker!

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Sodslawyer's avatar Sodslawyer @sodslawyer.bsky.social
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I don't even have a study, I drink in the lounge.

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