Botticelli -- Round 6

Hm. On the one hand, asking a question that doesn’t apply is a good way of getting a DQ. On the other hand, it’s susceptable to over-use. I think that for this game I’m going to say that the queries match the known facts. (Whoever wins can set his or her own rule in subsequent games.)

No, and I don’t know who you mean.

No. And unless you’re (Sam) Dale Brownbeck, I don’t know who you mean.

oh, screw me - I had it all bookmarked and everything, but his name is Brian Dennis, not Dennis Brian. Damn. I will not take a DQ. : pout: :frowning:

Well, I screwed up. Darius A. Brown was mayor of Kansas City Missouri in 1910. Since he wasn’t in Kansas, no DQ for me.

Here’s another one: Are you a scotsman who gave up a career as a roofer because of a good performance at the Open Championship (British Open golf tournament)?

No, and I don’t know who you mean.

Are you an actor who was recently seen in Sixty-Six and Berry’s Way?

No, I’m not David Bark-Jones.

Are you the greatest French Horn player ever?

No, I’m not Dennis Brain.

Are you the DB who has carved out a niche for himself as a set designer, art director, and property master for some of Hollywood’s best?

No, and I don’t know who you mean.

Daniel Boxer

DQ: Did you, for any period of time, work in the entertainment industry?

Any period of time? Technically, I’d have to say yes.

That was David Brown, who won the thing in 1896.
DQ: Did you live during the 20th century?

Next indirect question: Are you a British pilot who spent time in a German POW camp?

Yes, and yes. I’m Douglas Bader!

Well done.

Your turn!

Did you spend time as a White House correspondant for NBC News?

That will have to wait for Xema’s game. :wink:

[EmilyLitella]Never mind[/EL]

Great - I will start the new thread soon (didn’t expect to get the answer to this one so quickly).

Douglas Bader (rhymes with “fodder”) was an amazing man. He lost both legs as the result of a 1931 crash, but somehow managed to re-qualify as an RAF pilot. He was shot down in 1941, and was able to escape from his Spitfire only by unstrapping his artificial legs. The Germans knew of and admired his exploits, and cooperated with a scheme whereby replacement legs were dropped by parachute. With these, he promptly attempted to escape. He wound up at the Colditz high-security prison where he was a major nuisance to his captors.

Thanks for the bio. I should have thought to post one myself.