Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection narrated by Stephen Fry finally available!

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Bernadette

July 13, 2024, 04:05:19 PM Last Edit: July 14, 2024, 07:09:03 AM by Hannelore
On Audible. I've just updated my copy. It now includes The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, which came into the public domain here in the States this year.
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Lynne

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July 13, 2024, 05:21:13 PM
Excellent!
In conclusion, I can leave you with no better advice than that given after every sermon by Msgr Vincent Giammarino, who was pastor of St Michael's Church in Atlantic City in the 1950s:

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Michael Wilson

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July 14, 2024, 11:59:46 AM
I read the complete Sherlock Holmes stories when I was in my 20's; I found him hilariously pompous; and enjoyed all the stories; I am only sorry that A.C.D. Didn't write more of them.
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Melkor

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July 14, 2024, 04:11:41 PM
Quote from: Michael Wilson on July 14, 2024, 11:59:46 AMI read the complete Sherlock Holmes stories when I was in my 20's; I found him hilariously pompous; and enjoyed all the stories; I am only sorry that A.C.D. Didn't write more of them.

He's not pompous, as he himself said he considers false humility as a flaw. He's literally a genius, and considers himself as one.

He does have self awareness and also admits when he is beaten or bettered.



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Michael Wilson

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July 20, 2024, 03:24:40 PM
Quote from: Melkor on July 14, 2024, 04:11:41 PMHe's not pompous, as he himself said he considers false humility as a flaw. He's literally a genius, and considers himself as one.

He does have self awareness and also admits when he is beaten or bettered.

He does a wonderful job of avoiding any "false modesty"...perhaps a little too good of a job.  :laugh:
"The World Must Conform to Our Lord and not He to it." Rev. Dennis Fahey CSSP

"My brothers, all of you, if you are condemned to see the triumph of evil, never applaud it. Never say to evil: you are good; to decadence: you are progess; to death: you are life. Sanctify yourselves in the times wherein God has placed you; bewail the evils and the disorders which God tolerates; oppose them with the energy of your works and your efforts, your life uncontaminated by error, free from being led astray, in such a way that having lived here below, united with the Spirit of the Lord, you will be admitted to be made but one with Him forever and ever: But he who is joined to the Lord is one in spirit." Cardinal Pie of Potiers

KreKre

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July 30, 2024, 02:36:38 AM Last Edit: July 30, 2024, 02:49:47 AM by KreKre
Stephen Fry is certainly not a man without flaw (then again, none of us are), but he is a fantastic narrator (and a great actor altogether). I just listened to A Study in Scarlet, the production is excellent. So far, I have nothing but praises for this edition.
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clau clau

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July 30, 2024, 04:06:44 AM
Quote from: KreKre on July 30, 2024, 02:36:38 AMStephen Fry is certainly not a man without flaw (then again, none of us are), but he is a fantastic narrator (and a great actor altogether). I just listened to A Study in Scarlet, the production is excellent. So far, I have nothing but praises for this edition.

He did 3 months for credit card fraud as well.

https://www.swindonweb.com/index.asp?m=8&s=121&ss=1134&t=Stephen+Fry
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KreKre

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July 30, 2024, 07:59:07 AM Last Edit: July 30, 2024, 08:15:18 AM by KreKre
Considering his other publicly known sins, like atheism, sodomy, and leftist politics, I don't think a credit card fraud from 1975 is such a big deal. Regardless of any that, I love him for his talent, his kindness, his sharp and witty mind, humility, and charming personality. I disagree with him on almost everything, but nevertheless I can respect him. He has done some obnoxious things, but he is not an obnoxious man. God will judge him just like he will judge all of us, with infinite fairness and mercy. We should pray for his mental health that he finds God before it's too late.
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