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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Request for Question Clarification by darrel-ga on 24 Jan 2004 21:21 PST

Are you looking for a researcher to find someone to do this for you?
If so, how much are you willing to pay for this service, if anything?

darrel-ga

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Clarification of Question by probonopublico-ga on 24 Jan 2004 21:24 PST

Hi, Darrel

I am really looking for a nonsense answer, simply to support my claim ...

Twenty words will do!

Regards

Bryan

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Clarification of Question by probonopublico-ga on 25 Jan 2004 01:19 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 03:04 PST

Probonopublico-ga:

I also found this rather disturbing reference, perhaps you can shed
some light on it:

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http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=299702

"While many who frequent the virtual world of Google Answers may
recognize the name Probonopublico-ga as that of a regular contributor
for both Questions and Comments, few know the actual truth behind this
mysterious being who claims to hail from Southern England.

In reality, Probonopublico-ga is a cover for the leader of a secret
society bent on the complete and total domination of humankind. Part
of their diabolical plan includes using the facilities of Google
Answers to transmit their encrypted communications. Where the innocent
observer sees a question regarding the dukes of England, the
knowledgeable conspiracy theorist would quickly recognize a plot to
smuggle episodes of that staple of crass American 80's television,
"The Dukes Of Hazzard", into the UK in an attempt to hypnotize the
masses. In fact, it is only a matter of time before this sinister
group attempts to place their leader, code named "Daisy", into the
ultimate position of power: the host of "American Idol". Only the
completely dense would fail to recognize the link between "The Dukes
of Hazzard" and the name of the leader!

Investigative techniques have also revealed that this Machiavellian
organization has been in recent contact with the monarch of England,
which can lead to only one conclusion: they have already replaced the
Queen with.......

[TRANSMISSION TERMINATED WITH ERROR. SIGNAL INTERRUPTED, CAUSE UNKNOWN.]"

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It's really quite strange, it is almost as if some greater power is
attempting to prevent this exposé from seeing the light of day?

Regards,

aht-ga
Google Answers Researcher

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Clarification of Question by probonopublico-ga on 25 Jan 2004 03:34 PST

Absolutely Brilliant!

It's me.

Now, I can justifiably claim that two absolutely biographies have been
written about me, but 'Do I want to suppress them?' I now ask myself.

Please post as an answer IMMEDIATELY!

Many thanks & warmest regards

Probo

Probonopublico-ga:

To reiterate what I wrote in the other biography thread... thanks for
this delightful challenge of a Question, as well. True to form!

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source: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=299702

"While many who frequent the virtual world of Google Answers may
recognize the name Probonopublico-ga as that of a regular contributor
for both Questions and Comments, few know the actual truth behind this
mysterious being who claims to hail from Southern England.

In reality, Probonopublico-ga is a cover for the leader of a secret
society bent on the complete and total domination of humankind. Part
of their diabolical plan includes using the facilities of Google
Answers to transmit their encrypted communications. Where the innocent
observer sees a question regarding the dukes of England, the
knowledgeable conspiracy theorist would quickly recognize a plot to
smuggle episodes of that staple of crass American 80's television,
"The Dukes Of Hazzard", into the UK in an attempt to hypnotize the
masses. In fact, it is only a matter of time before this sinister
group attempts to place their leader, code named "Daisy", into the
ultimate position of power: the host of "American Idol". Only the
completely dense would fail to recognize the link between "The Dukes
of Hazzard" and the name of the leader!

Investigative techniques have also revealed that this Machiavellian
organization has been in recent contact with the monarch of England,
which can lead to only one conclusion: they have already replaced the
Queen with.......

[TRANSMISSION TERMINATED WITH ERROR. SIGNAL INTERRUPTED, CAUSE UNKNOWN.]"

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


It's really quite strange, it is almost as if some greater power is
attempting to prevent this exposé from seeing the light of day?
Perhaps it is the shadowy entity mentioned in the unauthorized
write-up above...

Regards,

aht-ga
Google Answers Researcher

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Clarification of Answer by aht-ga on 25 Jan 2004 03:50 PST

...and thank you for this tip, as well!

Gong Hay Fat Choy is best translated as "may you become prosperous",
or "wishing you prosperity". In proper pinyin representation for the
Mandarin equivalent, it is Gong Xi Fa Cai (refer to
http://zhongwen.com/d/174/d165.htm , and in particular the last
example phrase consisting of four characters and the translation "Have
a happy and prosperous year!").

Best Regards,

aht-ga
Google Answers Researcher

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Clarification of Answer by aht-ga on 25 Jan 2004 03:54 PST

...and in case you were not already aware, this past Thursday (January
22, 2004) was Chinese New Year, the day marking the beginning of the
Year of the Monkey. For many Asian countries where the Lunar Calendar
is still prevalent, the New Year marks the beginning of about a week's
worth of celebration. For people such as myself (Chinese living in a
Western nation), it marks a time to celebrate my heritage and to share
that heritage with my non-Asian friends and acquaintances so that they
too can enjoy multiculturalism to its furthest extent!

Cheers,

aht-ga
Google Answers Researcher

This is so good that I can only say Gung Hay Fat Choy.

I don't know what it means because I only understand the purest forms
of Mandarin & Cantonese, but I will find out on my next visit to my
favourite restaurant.

Looks as though your bio is already here:

http://www.authorzone.com/view_authors.php?authorid=364

I can't access it though, pity.  I'm sure it is interesting.

Bowler-ga

Hi, Bowler

Perfect!

Many thanks.

Bryan

Are you not satisfied with the one on The Thrilling Detective website: 

http://www.thrillingdetective.com/cont.html

"Bryan Clough
E-mail: bclough@canalcruises.freeserve.co.uk
Bryan is the author of such non-fiction works as Approaching Zero
(1990), the story of phreakers, hackers and computer virus writers and
Cheating at Cards (1992), the story of credit card fraud. Bryan
contributed our biography on Peter Cheyney, who will be featured in
his forthcoming book Malignant Moles, a look at the symbiotic
relationships between the British fascist parties and the State
Security services between the wars. It also shows how MI5 fabricated
evidence in 1940 to stitch up some small fry while the big fish got
away. "The usual story," as Bryan puts it."

OK, so there's no personal details, but I'd think you prefer to air of
mystery anyway!

Cheers,

aht-ga
Google Answers Researcher

Hi, aht

I was actually looking for a biography of Probo ...

Who this other guy is a complete mystery.

Probo

Bryan, 

When is the new book coming out?
"...his forthcoming book Malignant Moles, a look at the symbiotic
relationships between the British fascist parties and the State
Security services between the wars..."
http://www.thrillingdetective.com/cont.html

Just curious.

Bowler-ga

Hi, Bowler

Probo is out and about today but he has asked me to say 'Hi'.

He's promised to get in touch with the author and to bring you up-to-date.

My understanding is that the book will be launched within the next 2
months and that the cover artwork is now ready.

However, the title has changed to 'State Secrets (Volume 1): Tyler
Kent and MI5 - The Full Story'.

It sounds very interesting and very important.

I'm looking forward to it. 

Mike