(1)James, as you would say - where did I mention criminality, but as previously said, it was his nearest and dearest who named him, well she may not be now!, but then again he may have a good pension
(2) Yes he does read from a script and and for £450,000 per annum, no doubt plus expenses and a non contributory pension fund, all from our Licence fees, I expect a bit of proprietary in return, it is nothing to do with being puranical. He also comments on the news and current affairs where-in he has expressed his personal views on politicians and others behaviour and salaries. Glass houses come to mind and hiding behind depression and mental issues is very convenient.
So stop playing the moralising hail good fellow well met, it doesn't suit you, we are used to your bolshy ways
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If you still have them put them up for auction on this site, you may make more than you did in business which I understand from the buggy jockey in Perf was substantial