Nobody's ever written a biography about me and I would like to remedy
that by commissioning two:

1: Authorised, and

2: Unauthorised.

They don't have to be long or accurate ... I just want to claim that
there have been two biographies written about me and to boast that I
managed to prevent them both getting into print.

Thanks.

Bryan

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Clarification of Question by probonopublico-ga on 25 Jan 2004 01:18 PST

Just to clarify ...

I am looking for a SPOOF biography of Probo ....

Not any other guy!

Many thanks.

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Request for Question Clarification by aht-ga on 25 Jan 2004 02:47 PST

OK, to make up for my gaffe on the OTHER biography question, here's
one that I managed to find:

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source: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=299701

"Probonopublico-ga has been a regular fixture in the world of Google
Answers since taking up residence in June 2002. When not filling the
hallowed halls of Google Answers with his insightful questions that
often spark racous debate among the Google Answer Researchers gathered
there, Probonopublico-ga enjoys exploring the pathways of Southern
England with his faithful companion Daisy. While some may have
postulated whether Probonopublico-ga's Questions are posted only in
jest, his relentless pursuit of the truth, in topics that range from
gardening to international espionage, serves the greater purpose of
adding frivolity coupled with education to the Google Answers
community.

Often mistaken for a famous UK author, Probonopublico-ga prefers to
maintain his privacy. While he sometimes plays to this predilection
for mistaken identity by signing his comments with the pseudonym
"Bryan", seasoned veterans of Google Answers can recognize his unique
perspective shining through in both his Questions and his Comments.

It is difficult to say what the future holds for Probonopublico-ga.
What is known is that the Google Answers community can only benefit
from his continued presence and contributions. Given how often he is
mistaken for the famous UK author, though, and that author's habit of
publishing books on topics dealing with privacy and mystery, one
cannot help but be concerned when devices such as cordless telephones
begin to act strangely for Probonopublico-ga. With the combined wisdom
and ingenuity of the Google Answers community behind him, though,
Probonopublico-ga can rest easy."

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Technically, I would classify this as an authorized biography, as it
would appear from the link provided above that probonopublico-ga
solicited this write-up.

Regards,

aht-ga
Google Answers Researcher

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Clarification of Question by probonopublico-ga on 25 Jan 2004 03:30 PST

Oh, YES, I love it!

Please post as an answer, immediately!

Warmest regards

Probo

(I wonder ... Are you Chinese? It doesn't matter if you choose not to say.)

probonopublico-ga:

Thank you for what proved to be both an interesting, yet challenging, Question! 

I scoured the Web, searching for an authorized biography for you, only
to find that my search ended exactly where it began. Here is what I
found:


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source: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=299701

"Probonopublico-ga has been a regular fixture in the world of Google
Answers since taking up residence in June 2002. When not filling the
hallowed halls of Google Answers with his insightful questions that
often spark racous debate among the Google Answer Researchers gathered
there, Probonopublico-ga enjoys exploring the pathways of Southern
England with his faithful companion Daisy. While some may have
postulated whether Probonopublico-ga's Questions are posted only in
jest, his relentless pursuit of the truth, in topics that range from
gardening to international espionage, serves the greater purpose of
adding frivolity coupled with education to the Google Answers
community.

Often mistaken for a famous UK author, Probonopublico-ga prefers to
maintain his privacy. While he sometimes plays to this predilection
for mistaken identity by signing his comments with the pseudonym
"Bryan", seasoned veterans of Google Answers can recognize his unique
perspective shining through in both his Questions and his Comments.

It is difficult to say what the future holds for Probonopublico-ga.
What is known is that the Google Answers community can only benefit
from his continued presence and contributions. Given how often he is
mistaken for the famous UK author, though, and that author's habit of
publishing books on topics dealing with privacy and mystery, one
cannot help but be concerned when devices such as cordless telephones
begin to act strangely for Probonopublico-ga. With the combined wisdom
and ingenuity of the Google Answers community behind him, though,
Probonopublico-ga can rest easy."

-----------------------

Technically, I would classify this as an authorized biography, as it
would appear from the link provided above that probonopublico-ga
solicited this write-up.

Regards,

aht-ga
Google Answers Researcher

PS: And, to answer your other question... yes, I am. So in honour of
the current festivities: Gung Hay Fat Choy!

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Clarification of Answer by aht-ga on 25 Jan 2004 03:40 PST

Thank you very much for the tip! I'm sure that the mystery author of
that biography I found appreciates how well his work has been
received.

Regards,

aht-ga
Google Answers Researcher
(who should really be going to bed now)

Great stuff.

Many thanks!

Probo