Your Letters
Re the . This bit amused me: "Pieces, such as the Jedi cloak, will go to a very high-end collector. These include Martin Scorsese and George Lucas". Presumably George Lucas bought that cloak new, and I imagine it cost him a lot less then.
Simon, Manchester, UK
What a tantalising quote of the day - but what on earth prompted it? Or am I doomed never to discover how she mistook an ear for a table?
Sarah B, Southampton, UK
Re RJ Tysoe's comments about faxes (Monday letters). I've just faxed letters to every star in Hollywood - can I sell these on eBay?
Sam, France
Re . Fascinating. In other news, open biscuit tin reveals biscuits.
Crawton Leek, Newcastle, Staffs
It seems that commentators on forthcoming treats on TV are starting to refer to a new series of a much loved programme as a "new season" rather than a "new series". I didn't really notice when it first started but it’s really caught on. Is this another example of creeping Americanisms into popular culture? I just thought I would ask. Have a nice day.
Gary, Stockport
Re Punorama. Can any Monitor readers suggest a polite way of saying you don't care what someone's baby did?
Phil, Guisborough
Re: when new is old (Monday letters et al), the New World was around for quite a long time before anybody at all found it, let alone Europeans. See also, Newfoundland, New South Wales, New England… I'd get my coat but I didn't bring it with me due to super-clement T-shirt weather.
PS: unlike Rachel I'm staying put.
Ian, Cosenza, Italy