The 20/20 Quiz! The Final Round!

So it's finally here! The last round of my little quiz, where the final four will duke out through 11 questions to determine the winner. Thank you to everyone who has taken part, so without further delay...

The Final Round!

Contestants: Emma, Jessica, Eilis and Andrew

1. What are the names of all six sub-titles of the Star Wars films? (One point for each and a extra point will be given if you can list them in the order they were released)

Emma: A new hope, the empire strikes back, return of the Jedi, the phantom menace, attack of the clones and revenge of the Sith (7)
Jessica: A new hope, the empire strikes back, return of the Jedi, the phantom menace, attack of the clones and revenge of the Sith (7)
Eilis: The phantom menace, attack of the clones, revenge of the Sith, a new hope, the empire strikes back and return of the Jedi (6)
Andrew: A new hope, the empire strikes back, return of the Jedi, the phantom menace, attack of the clones and revenge of the Sith (7)

The correct answer is: A new hope, the empire strikes back, return of the Jedi, the phantom menace, attack of the clones and revenge of the Sith

2. What was the year of the first motor race held, that was classed as formula one?
Emma: 1954 (7)
Jessica: 1946 (7)
Eilis: 1946 (6)
Andrew: 1935 (7)
The correct answer is: 1950

3. Which famous group performed first on Top of the Pops in 1964?
Emma: The Rolling Stones (8)
Jessica: The Rolling Stones (8)
Eilis: The Hollies (6)
Andrew: The Rolling Stones (8)
The correct answer is: The Rolling Stones

4. What is Sciophobia a fear of?
Emma: Shadows (9)
Jessica: Shadows (9)
Eilis: Shadows (7)
Andrew: Shadows (9)
The correct answer is: Shadows

5. What are the first four elements on the periodic table? (One point for each)
Emma: Hydrogen, Helium, Lithium and Beryllium (13)
Jessica: Hydrogen, Lithium, Beryllium and Sodium (12)
Eilis: Hydrogen, Helium, Lithium and Beryllium (11)
Andrew: Hydrogen, Helium and Lithium (12)
The correct answer is: Hydrogen, Helium, Lithium and Beryllium

6. Which sport uses a stimpmeter to measure the speed of a surface?
Emma: Golf (14)
Jessica: Golf (13)
Eilis: Golf (12)
Andrew: Golf (13)
The correct answer is: Golf

7. Apart from London, which other British towns or cities have hosted the Eurovision song contest? (One point for each) 
Emma: Pass (14)
Jessica: Edinburgh, Brighton, Harrogate and Birmingham (17)
Eilis: Edinburgh, Brighton, Manchester and Birmingham (15)
Andrew: Edinburgh, Brighton, Liverpool and Birmingham (16)
The correct answer is: Edinburgh, Brighton, Harrogate and Birmingham

8. Which four historic figures have appeared on the back of an English £20 note? (One point for each)
Emma: Pass (14)
Jessica: William Shakespeare, Michael Faraday, Edward Elgar and Adam Smith (21)
Eilis: William Shakespeare, Michael Faraday, Edward Elgar and Adam Smith (19)
Andrew: William Shakespeare, Michael Faraday and Edward Elgar (19)
The correct answer is: William Shakespeare, Michael Faraday, Edward Elgar and Adam Smith

9. Which organ in the body is affected by Hepatitis?
Emma: The liver (15)
Jessica: The liver (22)
Eilis: The liver (20)
Andrew: The liver (20)
The correct answer is: The liver

10. Can you name all seven actors who have played Batman before Ben Affleck? (One point will be given for each and an extra point for naming all seven)
Emma: Lewis G Wilson, Robert Lowrey, Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale

Jessica: Lewis G Wilson, Robert Lowrey, Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale

Eilis: Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale

Andrew: Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale

The correct answer is: Lewis G Wilson, Robert Lowrey, Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale.

11. (Bonus Question, worth three points!) Can you name the two most prominent female actresses in the greatest television show of all time, Frasier?

Emma: Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin
Jessica: Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin
Eilis: Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin
Andrew: Jane Leeves
The correct answer is: Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin

The winner of the June-July 20/20 Quiz!
Jessica: 33

The runners up
Eilis: 28
Emma: 26
Andrew: 26

Mind Dependency.

Yeah, you guessed it... I'm still waiting! It's like a special kind or torture... hopefully it'll come tomorrow and things can progress. Though its not all been doom, gloom and coming up with excuses to ramble on my blog. After spending the morning at work, and correcting the posting errors about Duallists (it takes place on the moon, not bloody Mars) I came home sleepy, since I'd been up since half two yesterday afternoon. You've got to fucking love switching from days to nights every week, back and forth. Anyway, I arrived at home, disappointed that my proof copy of Maybe, misery hadn't arrived. I decided to get some food and enjoy a few episodes of Frasier (I do love Frasier) before getting some sleep.

After my nap, I awoke and fancied writing, I felt the need to. So faced with my recent troubles of deciding, I sent Eilis a snap chat asking her to pick a number between 2 and 7, these being the numbered files for book 'projects'. She picked 3, which just so happens to bloody by, you guessed it... The second book to Maybe, Misery!

I know what you're thinking... I fucking hate sequels too! And bloody remakes. However, having already written around 100 pages, I can tell you that it isn't really a sequel. It just expands the world a little more... So I'm feeling optimistic. You'll see, chances are I'll end up sharing some of it with you guys.

Speaking of Eilis, she's requested that I write a drabble about her (big ego or what :p) I have written it yet, but I know it will be titled 'A pain in the ass' he he he. Also, I've just received the last set of answers for my 20/20 quiz! So that will be up by Wednesday, then things can go back to normal.

Anyway, that's all for now I think. Until next time.

What happens when nothing happens.

Hello all, so not much is happening... I'm literally just waiting for my proof copy to arrive from the states and it's driving my crazy. I feel like a small child on Christmas bloody eve. I'm still waiting for one set of answers for my quiz, though I have devised a plan to make it more efficient if I ever do one again.

What else... A English woman on holiday in Magaluf, blew 20-odd guys in under four minutes. I unfortunately witnessed the video which kindly delayed me getting married for 3-5 years. I one day expect that humanity will propel itself and prove that it deserves this gift of a planet.

My song of the week: Radiate by Enter Shikari

I also watched Bad Neighbours and I've got to admit, I was disappointed with all the best bits once again being in the trailer. I felt that the portrayal of trying to be 'cool' parents was cringe worthy, but that's just me and mine. You all may enjoy it :)

I've also finally finished Duallists! I don't really get much chance to read... I know, it's funny considering I write. My kindle time is confined to bus journeys to work, when I'm not distracted by the resplendently stunning young woman who strangely looks like the woman off the front cover of my book. Or at my Nans when she's on that bloody game she's addicted to.

Anyway, my review is on Amazon and below is a link to the book. It's bloody free so you may as well download it and get it read. It really was enjoyable and a deeply disturbing look at life on the Moon. I hope you're all enjoying the weekend.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Duallists-David-Wailing-ebook/dp/B00KG5CXUO/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1404685401&sr=1-1&keywords=david+wailing

Issues in the Middle.

So here we are again... Another gorgeous Saturday and it'll soon be time for me to work all through the night. I ordered the proof copy of my book yesterday, which I'm excited for and just as anxious to get my hands on it. Now that Maybe, Misery is finished I'm having trouble deciding what to write next... Now I know what you may say: "Maybe, misery was one your bucket list. Why are you continuing to write more?"

You'd be right to ask, I guess I don't really know. I enjoy writing and I've enjoyed the world its introduced me too. I guess it gives me a sort of purpose I guess, fuck knows but regardless; I am going to continue. Or you know, maybe I won't... Maybe I'll just give up. I got lucky with Maybe, misery... actually having a complete story! I guess only time will tell. Speaking of time, I've rambled on long enough. Here's another 100 word drabble. Don't forget, if you fancy writing one, just email it to me: MrTalon87@aol.co.uk
Enjoy...

Hot Sweats

I awake from my slumber in a hot sweat, dripping from almost every pore in on my body.
Panicky and irritable I make my way to the bathroom for a pee and other morning constitutionals.

How has it come around so quickly?! Where has the time bloody gone! It’s gone nowhere!
Three fucking years!

Will they like it? What if they don’t?
Do I like it? Should I make even more last minute changes!

I’ve loved it, I’ve hated it but now it’ll soon be over!
My mind races and my heart paces…

It’ll soon be my book release day.

Maybe, not so much Misery.

Hello all, first off, I'm sorry for missing all the recent series I've been doing! This 20/20 quiz really has taken over! Luckily there's only one round and one post left then it'll be over... Unless you've enjoyed it... Then I'm not sorry :) As I promised when I first started this blog, I made you all aware that I wouldn't just use it to promote my upcoming book, and I think I've stuck to that.

However as of five minutes ago Maybe, Misery is just sat waiting ready to come out on July 25th! It's not far away yet too far away! It'll only be on Amazon at first until I have time to get it on other places like smashwords and google i-books, places like that. It will be 286 pages and I really am proud of it and then 3 year journey it's taken me on! It's been long and fucking tiring!

As I've always said, I'm not releasing this book to make money... I've spent too much on it already! Almost £600! I've always wanted to write a book, ever since I was a small child and I've always tried! Yet Maybe, Misery is the first story I've ever completed. Being a writer is still a dream for me and a distant one at that. It wasn't so long ago that I wasn't even going to release it but for a friend to convince me otherwise. My only hope is that people enjoy it and I'm genuinely being fucking honest! I remember my first post... I told you guys I'd always be honest and not once would I tell you what I'm having for dinner; I think I've upheld that promise.
And yes I may have mentioned breakfast, but that's the most important meal of the day :p

Anyway I've told you when my books out and that's that. After it's release, I promise there will be no spamming of this blog! I may mention an offer or promotion in a blog but only quietly! If I mention Maybe, Misery it'll be merely peoples reactions (don't worry, I wont post reviews) or future writing in general.

Thank you guys for listening, Much love

C.S

The 20/20 Quiz! Round Two: Contestants: 6-10

The last set of second round questions! At the bottom you'll find the top four scorers, who will return for the final ten questions! Thank you to everyone that's taken part and not made it through.

Contestants: Jessica, Joanne, Laura, Emma and Andrew

1. Thor actor Chris Hemsworth first appeared in which film?
J: Star Trek (1)
Joanne: Star Trek (1)
L: Pass (0)
E: Star trek (1)
A: Star Trek (1)
The correct answer is Star Trek.

2. From the writings of Terry Pratchett, roughly how many miles in diameter, is the Disc-world? 
J: 10,000 (2)
Joanne: Pass (1)
L: Pass (0)
E: 10,000 (2)
A: 10,000 (2)
The correct answer is Ten thousand.

3. What is the name of Disc-worlds main continent? 
J: There isn’t one (2)
Joanne: Pass (1)
L: Pass (0)
E: Pass: (2)
A: Unnamed (3)
The correct answer is it’s unnamed.

4. What is a baby seal called?
J: Pup (3)
Joanne: Pup (2)
L: Pup (1)
E: Pup (3)
A: Pup (4)
The correct answer is a pup.

5. What was the name of the artistic process used in the film A Scanner Darkly? 
J: Roto-scoping (4)
Joanne: Pass (2)
L: Pass (1)
E: Interpolated Roto-scope (4)
A: Pass (4)
The correct answer is Roto-scoping.

6. Which group has a record 43 top 40 UK hits without a no.1?
J: James Brown (4)
Joanne: Depeche Mode (3)
L: Pass (1)
E: Depeche Mode (5)
A: Depeche Mode (5)
The correct answer is Depeche Mode.

7. Linseed oil, often used for painting comes from which seed? 
J: Flax (5)
Joanne: Flax (4)
L: Flax (2)
E: Flax (6)
A: Pass (5)
The correct answer is Flax.

8. Pablo Picasso was baptised with how many words in his name? 
J: 23 (6)
Joanne: 23 (5)
L: Pass (2)
E: 18 (6)
A: 23 (6)
The correct answer is 23.

9. What pollen-receiving part of a flower also refers to negative perceptions and also Christian imagery?
J: Stigma (7)
Joanne: Pass (5)
L: Stamen (2)
E: Stigma (7)
A: Stigma (7)
The correct answer is Stigma.

10. The Loganberry is a combination of which two fruits?
J: Blackberry and Raspberry (8)
Joanne: Blackberry and Raspberry (6)
L: Blackberry and Raspberry (3)
E: Blackberry and Raspberry (8)
A: Blackberry and Raspberry (8)
The correct answers are Blackberry and Raspberry.

11. The Millennium Star, The Centenary, The Red Cross and The Incomparable are all examples of what?
J: Diamonds (9)
Joanne: Charities (6)
L: Medals (3)
E: Diamonds (9)
A: Diamonds (9)
The correct answer is Diamonds.

12. In which ‘body of water’ are the Islets of Langerhans found?
J: The blood (9)
Joanne: Sea (6)
L: Pass (3)
E: Pancreas (10)
A: Human body (10)
The correct answer is the human body (Pancreas).

13. Who created the first website design? 
J: Tim Berners-Lee (10)
Joanne: Berners-Lee (6)
L: Pass (3)
E: Tim Berners-Lee (11)
A: Tim Berners-Lee (11)
The correct answer is Tim Berners-Lee.

14. Who released the software, Flash? 
J: Adobe (10)
Joanne: Adobe (6)
L: Pass (3)
E: Macro Media (12)
A: Adobe (11)
The correct answer is Macromedia.

15. ‘Somebody someone’, ‘falling away from me’ and ‘clown’ are songs from which famous group?
J: KoRn (11)
Joanne: KoRn (7)
L: Pass (4)
E: KoRn (13)
A: KoRn (12)
The correct answer is KoRn.

16. What was the name of the super hero mascot of the banking organization Halifax? 
J: Pass (11)
Joanne: Pass (7)
L: Pass (4)
E: Pass (13)
A: Howard (12)
The correct answer is Ali-Cat.

17. Which planet has moons named after Shakespearean characters?
J: Saturn (11)
Joanne: Uranus (8)
L: Pass (4)
E: Uranus (14)
A: Uranus (13)
The correct answer is Uranus.

18. Name the four stations of Monopoly? (One point for each)
Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, Liverpool St and Marylebone (15)
Joanne: Fenchurch St, Kings Cross and Marylebone (11)
L: Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, Liverpool St and Marylebone (8)
E: Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, Liverpool St and Marylebone (18)
A: Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, Liverpool St and Marylebone (17)
The correct answers are Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, Liverpool St and Marylebone.

19. Which bird is the international symbol of happiness?
J: Bluebird (16)
Joanne: Bluebird (12)
L: Bluebird (9)
E: Bluebird (19)
A: Bluebird (18)
The correct answer is the Bluebird.

20. To within ten, how man known moons are there revolving the other planets?
J: 170 (17)
Joanne: Pass (12)
L: Pass (9)
E: 24 (19)
A: 176 (19)
The correct answer is 166.

Final Scores
1. Emma: 19
2. Andrew: 19
3. Jessica: 17
4. Eilis: 15
Amanda: 13
Joanne: 12
Wendy: 12
Susannah: 9
A.K Michaels: 9
Laura: 9

The 20/20 Quiz! Round Two: Contestants 1-5

The second round of the 20/20 quiz see's the final ten contestants take on 20 more questions in a bid to see who is the smartest and worthy of the one of a kind 20/20 cup (I'd have a picture, but Amazon haven't delivered it yet). Only the top FOUR will make it through, so be sure to tune in tomorrow as well for the second lot of results. As usual, good luck and thank you to all involved. Oh, and to make things harder; there will be no half points given in this round.

Contestants: Amanda, Susannah, A.K Michaels, Eilis and Wendy

1. Thor actor Chris Hemsworth first appeared in which film?
A: Cabin in the woods (0)
S: Cash (0)
AK: Pass (0)
E: Star Trek (1)
W: Star Trek (1)
The correct answer is Star Trek.

2. From the writings of Terry Pratchett, roughly how many miles in diameter, is the Disc-world? 
A: 10,000 (1)
S: 10,000 (1)
AK: Pass (0)
E: 10,000 (2)
W: Pass (1)
The correct answer is Ten thousand.

3. What is the name of Disc-worlds main continent? 
A: The unnamed continent (2)
S: Counterweight (1)
AK: Pass (0)
E: Counterweight (2)
W: Pass (1)
The correct answer is it’s unnamed.

4. What is a baby seal called? 
A: Cub (2)
S: Pup (2)
AK: Pup (1)
E: Pup (3)
W: Pup (2)
The correct answer is a pup.

5. What was the name of the artistic process used in the film A Scanner Darkly? 
A: Photography (2)
S: Photocopy (2)
AK: Shoot! Interpol or something! (1)
E: Animation? (3)
W: Pass (2)
The correct answer is Roto-scoping.

6. Which group has a record 43 top 40 UK hits without a no.1?
A: Depeche Mode (3)
S: Pass (2)
AK: Madness (1)
E: Depeche Mode (4)
W: Depeche Mode (3)
The correct answer is Depeche Mode.

7. Linseed oil, often used for painting comes from which seed?
A: Rape seed (3)
S: Flax (3)
AK: Flax (2)
E: Flax (5)
W: Flax (4)
The correct answer is Flax.

8. Pablo Picasso was baptized with how many words in his name? 
A: 5 (3)
S: 2 (3)
AK: 10 (2)
E: 20? (5)
W: Pass (4)
The correct answer is 23.

9. What pollen-receiving part of a flower also refers to negative perceptions and also Christian imagery?
A: Stigma (4)
S: Pass (3)
AK: Stigma (3)
E: Stigma (6)
W: Stigma (5)
The correct answer is Stigma.

10. The Loganberry is a combination of which two fruits?
A: Blackberry and Raspberry (5)
S: Blackberry and Raspberry (4)
AK: Blackberry and Raspberry (4)
E: Blackberry and Raspberry (7)
W: Blackberry and Raspberry (6)
The correct answers are Blackberry and Raspberry.

11. The Millennium Star, The Centenary, The Red Cross and The Incomparable are all examples of what?
A: Ships (5)
S: Pass (4)
AK: A girl’s best friend! Diamonds! (5)
E: Pass (7)
W: Diamonds (7)
The correct answer is Diamonds.

12. In which ‘body of water’ are the Islets of Langerhans found?
A: Pancreas (6)
S: Pass (4)
AK: Pass (5)
E: Pancreas (8)
W: Pass (7)
The correct answer is the human body (Pancreas).

13. Who created the first website design? 
A: A genius (6)
S: Tim Berners-Lee (5)
AK: Pass (5)
E: Pass (8)
W: Pass (7)
The correct answer is Tim Berners-Lee.

14. Who released the software, Flash? 
A: Adobe (6)
S: Pass (5)
AK: Adobe (5)
E: Gordon (8)
W: Adobe (7)
The correct answer is Macromedia.

15. ‘Somebody someone’, ‘falling away from me’ and ‘clown’ are songs from which famous group?
A: KoRn (7)
S: Pass (5)
AK: Pass (5)
E: KoRn (9)
W: Emily Sande (7)
The correct answer is KoRn.

16. What was the name of the super hero mascot of the banking organization Halifax? 
A: Howard (7)
S: Superman (5)
AK: Pass (5)
E: Pass (9)
W: Superman (7)
The correct answer is Ali-Cat.

17. Which planet has moons named after Shakespearean characters?
A: Uranus (8)
S: Jupiter (5)
AK: Jupiter (6)
E: Uranus (10)
W: Uranus (8)
The correct answer is Uranus.

18. Name the four stations of Monopoly? (One point for each)
A: Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, Liverpool St and Marylebone (12)
S: Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, Liverpool St and Marylebone (9)
AK: Fenchurch St, Liverpool St and Marylebone (9)
E: Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, Liverpool St and Marylebone (14)
W: Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, Liverpool St and Marylebone (12)
The correct answers are Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, Liverpool St and Marylebone.

19. Which bird is the international symbol of happiness?
A: Bluebird (13)
S: Dove (9)
AK: Dove (9)
E: Bluebird (15)
W: Turtle Dove (12)
The correct answer is the Bluebird.

20. To within ten, how man known moons are there revolving the other planets?
A: 24 (13)
S: Pass (9)
AK: Pass (9)
E: 150 (15)
W: 150 (12)
The correct answer is 166.

Final Scores
Eilis: 15
Amanda: 13
Wendy: 12
Susannah: 9
A.K Michaels: 9