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Uploaded by ProdigalTourist on Nov 8, 2009
Transplanted Englishman brings his new American wife to the East End of London to visit his Cockney parents. This is a true story turned into a travel memoir; for more information, visit http://ayankbacktoengland.com/prodigaltourist
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What a great read. I think that a video version of this book would be an incredible sell!!! Well done!
2 years ago 4
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Brilliant! What fun this is going to be. Cannot wait to see it in the movie form... still think Colin Firth is meant to play Dennis.
2 years ago 3
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@ProdigalTourist That's interesting. My Mum, although a Cockney who doesn't speak too badly has a Cockney friend who speaks very very posh. Perhaps it comes from her having been a milliner and rubbing shoulders with the gentry I don't know. :-) Anyway. That was many moons ago.
Your description of the boiler over the bath took me back to my teenage years when I had to fill a pan with hot water from it to wash my hair. It had a pilot light if I remember correctly.
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your geminy's mate from France Hugh
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Denis, so easy this one, talk about yourself......
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That's hilarious. I met my ex boyfriend's parents in Dagenham two years ago.
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Wonderfully done!
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Excellent! Truly excellent. The text could not be more engaging and darned if the reader doesn't come close.
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Oh wonderful!!! It is great and I just love the accents! What does Frances think of your impersonation of her???
2 years ago 2
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I love it , keep up the great work!
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Just one question. How did you acquire that posh accent? Was it difficult?
spitharoo 6 months ago
@spitharoo I did actually work on the accent, thanks for asking. I listened closely to friends who spoke "correctly" and made a conscious effort to speak as they did, not dropping aitches, gees etc. I do slip back into Cockney occasionally though, according to my wife.
ProdigalTourist 6 months ago