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dickyhart · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:55 pm Post subject:

Didnt realise he could be such a fud!

I met him at BBC studios about five years ago, we were in the audience for some godawful quiz show Gyles Brandeth was hosting. Christine Hamilton was in the opposing team and he obviously couldn't stand her, (as did most of the audience!!) she was trying to be a smart ass, and floyd tore strips off her. Was one of the most hilarious things ive ever seen. He was perfectly pleasant when we met him outside afterwards. Apparently he was a huge fan of the Horseshoe bar when he was in Glasgow. Nina Myscow( for it is she!!) was a right boot. Starting giving out cards to folk to hire her for after dinner speaking!! She got well pissed of when she saw folk chucking em in the bin.

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Doorstop · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:31 am Post subject:

dickyhart · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:34 am Post subject:

Crimewriter and Daily Record columnist Reg McKay dies of cancer aged 56

Oct 20 2009 By Chris Musson

LEGENDARY Scots crime writer Reg McKay has died after a battle with cancer.

The best-selling author and former social worker passed away yesterday with wife Gerry at his side. He was 56.

Until recent weeks, McKay had been writing a column in the Daily Record about his illness.

In his final column, on October 10, he wrote: "One day, death will choose me. That day, there will be no fear."

He also revealed how he felt close to death and told how he was upset that Gerry and close relatives had to witness his deterioration.

McKay's career as an author began as late as 1998. He quickly became the top-selling writer of true crime in Scotland, publishing 16 books in 10 years.

Borders bookshop once told Reg he was their "most stolen" author. Reg was amused about the dubious accolade, which he saw as the ultimate seal of approval for a crime writer.

Before his second career, McKay spent 20 years as a social worker. He worked in some of the most troubled areas of Glasgow and the west of Scotland, rising to become director of social work in Argyll and Bute.

McKay claimed he became an "accidental crime writer" after he wrote to former gangster Paul Ferris suggesting he penned his story.

Ferris reputedly wrote to him suggesting the same thing. The result was the bestseller, The Ferris Conspiracy. McKay was born into a farming family in Keith, Banffshire. He spent much of his life in Glasgow and spent his final years in Paisley.

Reg made his illness public in March this year.

At the time, he said: "If I have three months, three years or three decades, I'm living life to the full."
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Alex Glass · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:56 pm Post subject:

Reg McKay was the Area Manager for the Priesthill/Nitshill Area from about 1990 to 1994 or so.

I knew him during this time. Working closely with him on a number of projects.

RIP Reg
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Stuball · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:19 pm Post subject:

This is a Hatch notice for Cybers...

Kari Byron had a baby girl and it's called Stella
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cybers · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject:

It's no mine ..... Call the CSA aff...
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james73 · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:08 pm Post subject:

Late Equalizer...

Actor Edward Woodward dies at 79 (BBC)

James H

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