| March 29, 2000 | The Queen of Whale Cay, and Other Office Oddities |
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I almost forgot to tell you about this really weird book that Camille and Tim were talking about the other day while we were hanging out in the Scour office. It's called The Queen of Whale Cay, and you had better click on the link and read the description, because I cannot possibly describe it. I'll give you the first sentence of their description to titilate you in case you're feeling too lazy to click: "British eccentric Marion "Joe" Carstairs (1900-1993) was a world-class speedboat racer, heiress to the Standard Oil fortune, ruler of her own Caribbean Island ... and a cross-dressing lesbian." And be sure to take a look at the cover up close. Did you notice the little doll on her shoulder? Why that's her inseperable companion -- Lord Tod Wadley. I'm not kidding. Of course, I think she sounds like a really interesting woman. She had an affair with Marlene Dietrich, after all. I added the book to my Amazon.com wish list, in case anyone out there is feeling benevolent... Wow, I learn so many unexpected things at my office... For instance, did you know that Moffit the Daggit from Battlestar Gallactica was played by a chimp named Evie? See this other post for more details. posted by Jess Barron @ 6:01 PM 
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