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Old 02-13-2004, 11:53 AM   #1
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Whilst listening to BBC Radio 2 yesterday afternoon (12th Feb) 'Steve Wright, in the afternoon' had his usual 'Big Quiz' where 2 contestants answer questions (logical) He had a Canadian lady on, Steve asked her to name 5 famous Canadians. She couldn't. Steve, who has mentioned Gordon on more than one occasion, managed to tease Gordon Lighfoot out of her, I just could not believe that she did not name Gordon immediatly.

PS Sarah Kennedy played Sundown, during her early morning show, same day.
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Old 02-13-2004, 11:53 AM   #2
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Whilst listening to BBC Radio 2 yesterday afternoon (12th Feb) 'Steve Wright, in the afternoon' had his usual 'Big Quiz' where 2 contestants answer questions (logical) He had a Canadian lady on, Steve asked her to name 5 famous Canadians. She couldn't. Steve, who has mentioned Gordon on more than one occasion, managed to tease Gordon Lighfoot out of her, I just could not believe that she did not name Gordon immediatly.

PS Sarah Kennedy played Sundown, during her early morning show, same day.
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Old 02-13-2004, 01:10 PM   #3
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Thats grrreat!!!...
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Old 02-13-2004, 10:51 PM   #5
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sorry if this shows up twice...
who else did she name???
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not a famous Canadian...
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Old 02-13-2004, 10:51 PM   #6
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sorry if this shows up twice...
who else did she name???
Char
not a famous Canadian...
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Old 02-14-2004, 05:58 AM   #7
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Why do I think William Shatner was 1st!
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Old 02-14-2004, 05:58 AM   #8
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Why do I think William Shatner was 1st!
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Old 02-14-2004, 09:07 AM   #9
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No, she did not name William Shatner at all. As I recall she named Shania Twain & Bryan Adams, after Steve got her to name GL she named Anne Murrey. I think that was about it.

Oddly enough, one of the quiz questions was, "Name the Canadian actor who achieved world wide fame playing the part of Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza". She was unable to do so.
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No, she did not name William Shatner at all. As I recall she named Shania Twain & Bryan Adams, after Steve got her to name GL she named Anne Murrey. I think that was about it.

Oddly enough, one of the quiz questions was, "Name the Canadian actor who achieved world wide fame playing the part of Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza". She was unable to do so.
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Old 02-14-2004, 10:01 AM   #11
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How is it possible that a Canadian cannot name five famous Canadians? I'm an American and could do so with my tongue tied.
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Old 02-14-2004, 10:01 AM   #12
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How is it possible that a Canadian cannot name five famous Canadians? I'm an American and could do so with my tongue tied.
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Old 02-14-2004, 03:06 PM   #13
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Shoot, I can name more than five famous Canadians myself!

1. Gordon Lightfoot
2. Anne Murray
3. Shania Twain
4. Michael J. Fox
5. Lloyd Eisler
6. His skating partner, Isabelle Brassuer (If I spelled it right?)
7. Alex Trebek
8. The Wilkinson kids, Amanda and Tyler
9. Paul Brandt
10. Michelle Wright (obviously I'm really into Canadian country music)

Can I stop now?


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Old 02-14-2004, 03:06 PM   #14
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Shoot, I can name more than five famous Canadians myself!

1. Gordon Lightfoot
2. Anne Murray
3. Shania Twain
4. Michael J. Fox
5. Lloyd Eisler
6. His skating partner, Isabelle Brassuer (If I spelled it right?)
7. Alex Trebek
8. The Wilkinson kids, Amanda and Tyler
9. Paul Brandt
10. Michelle Wright (obviously I'm really into Canadian country music)

Can I stop now?


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Old 02-14-2004, 03:51 PM   #15
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A.Z.
If I could,I'll just add one more to Your list,which just happens to be my 2nd favourite female artist.But first,anyone want to make a guess???
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Old 02-14-2004, 06:32 PM   #16
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quote:Originally posted by Iron:
A.Z.
If I could,I'll just add one more to Your list,which just happens to be my 2nd favourite female artist.But first,anyone want to make a guess???


Sarah McLachlan, Jann Arden?
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Old 02-14-2004, 06:33 PM   #17
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or K.D.Lang?
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Old 02-14-2004, 07:13 PM   #18
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Ummm....Neil Young, Burton Cummings, Randy
Bachman, James Doohan, Loreena McKennitt, Genvive Bujold(spelling),Paul Shaeffer....
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Old 02-14-2004, 07:13 PM   #19
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Ummm....Neil Young, Burton Cummings, Randy
Bachman, James Doohan, Loreena McKennitt, Genvive Bujold(spelling),Paul Shaeffer....
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Old 02-14-2004, 08:59 PM   #20
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quote:Originally posted by Rob1956:
Ummm....Neil Young, Burton Cummings, Randy
Bachman, James Doohan, Loreena McKennitt, Genvive Bujold(spelling),Paul Shaeffer....


Ahhh, Rob? I don't think Neil, Burton, Randy, James or Paul will fit her physiological test as her 2nd favorite female Canadian singer. However, Loreena and Genevieve are, at least, the correct sex.
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Old 02-14-2004, 09:50 PM   #21
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Don't forget William Shatner and Jim Carrey!
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Old 02-14-2004, 09:59 PM   #22
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How about John McDermott and the guy from the mamas and papas,( Denny Doherty). Randy
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Old 02-14-2004, 09:59 PM   #23
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How about John McDermott and the guy from the mamas and papas,( Denny Doherty). Randy
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Old 02-14-2004, 11:32 PM   #24
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S.U.i M.,,
Whoa,back up the gender wagon,last inspection Iron was still standing to pee..

Besides that...,,no one got it yet..
Hint: She likes the "sinewy" type,like me and Gord,,,I'll let it go at that for now....
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Old 02-15-2004, 10:45 AM   #25
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quote:Originally posted by Iron:
S.U.i M.,,
Whoa,back up the gender wagon,last inspection Iron was still standing to pee..

Besides that...,,no one got it yet..
Hint: She likes the "sinewy" type,like me and Gord,,,I'll let it go at that for now....


Apologies Iron...I was thinking that AZ had been the poster, not you. Like you, I "stand" corrected!

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