| ABC
/ Tuesday 17 April @ 10.00pm
Tonight,
Jennifer Byrne introduces us to one of the world's favourite
authors. Bill Bryson has delighted book lovers with hilarious and
informative books on travelling, words and science. He most recently
travelled back to his childhood with The Life and Times of the
Thunderbolt Kid.
Jennifer
and Bill chat about the origins of his love of books and language, the
highs and lows of success and the joys of having one of the best jobs
you could ever imagine. In Jennifer Byrne Presents Bill Bryson, Bill
touches on his "11 Rules for Life". In order to make the world
a better place he considers these rules ought to take force with
immediate effect…
Following
are four of Bill's 11 Rules for Life…
It
is no longer permitted to be stupid and slow. You must choose one or the
other.
People
who wear articles of clothing in which the manufacturer’s name or logo
is prominently displayed must also wear a badge saying 'Yes, I am an
idiot'. |
