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Margaret Anna Alice's avatar

Moments ago, I opened an email from one of my UK subscribers and discovered a picture of your handwritten message to me in your book, which will be en route to me shortly. I told him it was hands-down one of the most spectacularly special gifts of my lifetime—uplifting me during the darkest period of my life, having lost my beloved husband (https://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/ive-lost-half-of-me-pitched-pasthttps://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/eulogy-for-the-patron-saint-of-insectshttps://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/the-art-of-losing) on July 21 to a sudden heart attack (unjabbed but genetically predisposed to heart disease).

Although my reader wrote the beautiful words you inscribed about an Apocaloptimist collaboration between us, I do fervently hope you share his sentiments, and it would be one of the greatest highlights of my life to collaborate with my favorite courageous cartoonist and Badass (https://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/are-you-a-good-german-or-a-badass) Apocaloptimist (https://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/against-defeatism-the-apocaloptimist).

If you don’t know me, you may know my poem “Mistakes Were NOT Made: An Anthem for Justice,” which Tess Lawrie and Mike Yeadon have both read:

https://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/mistakes-were-not-made-an-anthem

https://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/anatomy-of-a-philanthropath-dreams-947

https://margaretannaalice.substack.com/p/mistakes-were-not-made-video-dr-mike

That would be one potential candidate for collaboration. You will find me on your mailing list—please follow up via email if you would like to discuss the possibilities.

May this be the beginning of a beautiful friendship,

MAA

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ExcessDeathsAU's avatar

Dear Bob,

It is impossible to tell you how much we love you, and how important your work is. I saw your magnificent art before I even knew who you were. The 'playswing' piece got a good workout here in Australia. I got to 'know' you via Abi Roberts.

I hope you don't mind, but I cited your work in my article about Australia's killbox laws. We are in so much trouble here mate. https://vicparkpetition.substack.com/p/australias-domestic-medico-legal

God Bless you, and keep drawing.

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Anna's avatar

I have your book and I am so proud to own it. These things must be preserved for posterity, as a record. I waited for your cartoons throughout the covid nonsense and I was never disappointed by what you drew; it was always on the money and it made me feel I wasn't alone.

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Gary S's avatar

Thanks Bob. Your work is so important and appreciated, as you probably saw at the book signing in out of the way Ludlow. It was an honour to meet you. Your book is cherished and shown to family and friends who need a laugh.

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Thumbnail Green's avatar

Yeah. I asked my wife for a copy for my birthday but looks like I’ll get it for Christmas. Can think of nothing more entertaining than leaving it open on the coffee table next to CJ Hopkins’ to trigger New Normals. Oh and I make no apologies about sharing my track with you from back early in the coup d’état

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mmAhPm8deMs&pp=ygUTTW9jayB0aGUgc2V0dXAgc29uZw%3D%3D

And the middle finger to the 5 eyes

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iGOS4ZWg6mo&pp=ygUfT24gYSB3YXRjaCBsaXN0IHRodW1ibmFpbCBncmVlbg%3D%3D

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Quoth The Raven's avatar

Great to see you here. Please think of a book signing event north of the border!

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Roe Lassie's avatar

I'll see you there!

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Andrew's avatar

Looking forward to it Bob. I’m in X prison at the moment for telling a politician to drop dead. Little over the whole “free speech” charade

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Sirka Sie's avatar

My beautiful book arrived two weeks ago and it now sits directly in front of my throne where family, friends and visitors are most likely to see it, thereby getting the most exposure possible (pun not intended).

I live in Canada so the cartoons with Turdeau are especially appreciated!

Clearly God gave you this talent for a reason and we are the lucky recipients,

Thank you, you put a smile on my face every day,

Sirka

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Lynn williams's avatar

I have Bobs book. Brilliant. It captures all the craziness we have been through 2020-2024

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Lesley Holehouse's avatar

Bob, Your book was my recent birthday present.

It’s fantastic, funny, sad, frightening and pertinent. All for the right reasons.

Thankyou. Keep them coming !!

Love Lesley 😊

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All Mouth And Trousers's avatar

Bloody good it is too! And far too cheap.

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Frances Leader's avatar

I immediately ordered my copy! Can't wait to see it proudly shared with every visitor! Many thanks for creating this for us! xx

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Rob D's avatar

Hi Bob. I received my copy of "BOB" and did a short review on my Stack. Hope it helps. Thanks for all you do! https://therumblestrip.substack.com/p/my-first-hardcover-book-in-decades

Was super bummed I missed out on a signed copy though. :)

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Oscar's avatar

I'm going to buy your book Bob, but the bastard taxman needs his pound of flesh first

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Margot Bea's avatar

We were sad to miss your Manchester signing event so eventually here we are buying the books a little later than planned!

Can’t wait to give them away as gifts and test our friendships. 🤣

Well done Bob, we can only hope to be as brave as you’ve been……oh! and I’ve an idea for a cartoon….🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♀️🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

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Peerpossible's avatar

Bought it for my husband, hopefully itll trigger some interesting thought processes. I have devoured it so a gift for me too!

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