This turned up on one of my newsgroups and it so tickled my sense of humour I just had to share.
From the New Scotsman.
"...However, one pensioner who also found fame on Britain's Got Talent as
a breakdancer has found the downside of celebrity after part of his
disability benefits were stopped when he was seen by government
officials on the show.
Fred Bowers, 73, from Leicestershire, was an instant hit when he
performed the act, honed on dance floors seven days a week, in front
of millions of viewers."
Deadly - and a quiz at the British Library...
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I'm back home after a flying visit to the British Library on Saturday, when
I took part in *Deadly*, the Library's first festival dedicated to women
c...
3 days ago
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