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    to Errol Flynn!!!


    I wonder is he the reason for the saying "In like Flynn"........?????????

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    In Like Flynn Indeed

    Quote Originally Posted by James MacMillan View Post
    to Errol Flynn!!!


    I wonder is he the reason for the saying "In like Flynn"........?????????
    Allegedly, yes. But you'd have to PM me for the reason why.

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    Quote Originally Posted by James MacMillan View Post
    to Errol Flynn!!!


    I wonder is he the reason for the saying "In like Flynn"........?????????
    Indeed it is. It's my understanding that the phrase denotes one having...

    ....well, Ol' Errol had a reputation as a bit of a ladies' man...if'n you get my drift...

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    I think there is a famous quote attributed to him

    "My problem is that I like my scotch too old and my women too young"

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    I have some Gaymer's perry (they call it pear cider) in my silver tassie to drink to the memory of the man who taught archery to DC comic's Green Arrow.
    I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
    -- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.

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