45 words
Created | Updated Jan 21, 2009
Back in 2002 for the 100th Post, Wowbagger pointed out that, taking all things average, most researchers will contribute 45 words to the Official Guide.
Intrigued by this idea, Demon Drawer decided to expand on this thought a little and produced a series in which he attempted to describe the lives of prominent people in just 45 words—not the easiest task in the world! This series ran from 2002-2004. But now we welcome him back to resume the challenge. Starting with a sad recent loss:
Oliver Postgate 1925 - 2008
Grandfathers one classicist, other Labour leader
Drama school led to Clangers, Noggin, Bagpuss, Ivor
The voice of many childhoods; visions absurd
Smallfilms with big hearts that opened our world
Socialist father proud of anti-nuke stance
New Statesman blogger and historical triptycher
But everyone loved you.
