How to make friends and influence people
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#1: How to make friends and influence people Author: Donna, Location: Liverpool PostPosted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 2:42 am

A comment made by Kathye about Hilda's friends in high places in You Both Need a Break inspired this. It's not great, but I hope you enjoy it anyway!

“How to make friends and influence people; or I Did it May Way” by Hilda Annersley

Ever wondered how to ‘know’ someone in head office? Ever wanted to call the shots? This is the book for you! Hilda Annersley has written a compelling account of life at the top. The number of contacts she can claim in the top jobs around the world is frankly staggering. The secret to her success? Eyes that have never needed glasses and a beautiful voice.

Miss Annersley has risen from humble beginnings in teaching, to become headmistress of a prestigious private school in Australia. She counts Lady Margaret Russell and her husband Sir James Russell as close friends, and a number of her former pupils have gone on to hold high office in governments around the world. She can call on the chief inspector in Scotland Yard for help when needed, and is also reported to be in close contact with Interpol. The book describes all her achievements and her methods in great detail, and often surprises the reader (the statement “underworld contacts can be just as useful as those in the legitimate world”, referring to her spell in prison, is one such example). Miss Annersley has certainly led an interesting life, and she doesn’t shy from including the less salubrious elements.

A stickler for grammar (hence the subtitle), Hilda Annersley’s debut is a beautifully written piece of work. Forget the second-rate success books that are currently sat on your bookshelf – this is the only book you’ll need!


“Superb – Hilda Annersley really draws the reader in, and passes on useful knowledge at the same time” – New York Post

“Highly recommended – an interesting and educational read!” – The Guardian

“Her level of control was already legendary in the world of government – now everyone else can share!” – The Financial Times.

 

#2:  Author: Lesley, Location: Rochester, Kent PostPosted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 8:11 am

Laughing Laughing Laughing

Excellent Donna!

What about her links to Microsoft and the entertainment world?

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#3:  Author: Kat, Location: Swansea PostPosted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 12:09 pm

Lol! Brilliant Donna! Do we get more? Chaper by chapter??!

 

#4:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 12:55 pm

Come on, Donna, let us into her secrets.

 

#5:  Author: Vikki, Location: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 3:52 pm

Brilliant Donna!!
Inspired!

 

#6:  Author: Donna, Location: Liverpool PostPosted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 4:01 pm

Thanks everyone - but for those of you expecting more, that was all I have so far. It was meant to be complete! If I find myself with time on my hands i may add to it, but don't hold your breath! Smile

 

#7:  Author: Rachael,  PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:25 pm

*applauds*
Laughing Laughing Laughing

But now I definitely want to read the book!!

 

#8:  Author: Marianne, Location: Bournemouth PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:12 pm

hehe
inspired!

 

#9:  Author: Kathye, Location: Laleham PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:49 pm

Thankyou Donna Embarassed

I hadn't noticed this thread and thought no one had noticed my idea, glad you liked it Embarassed

I also want the rest of the book now Laughing

Hope Donna gets a new pb that won't leave her alone ROFL

 

#10:  Author: PatMac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:59 pm

Lovely Donna!

 

#11:  Author: pim, Location: the place where public transport doesn't work properly! PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:52 pm

*giggling like a loon on loon tablets* Absolutely inspired Donna!

 

#12:  Author: Elisabeth,  PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:05 pm

Absolutely fabulous Donna!

 

#13:  Author: Donna, Location: Liverpool PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:42 pm

Kathye wrote:

Hope Donna gets a new pb that won't leave her alone ROFL


Take it back! take it back! *kicks out viciously*

I do have a few ideas to carry this on, but it won't get written until later this week (reports and exam marking is getting in the way!). I can't see that I'll manage the whole book though! Smile

 

#14:  Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle PostPosted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 4:18 pm

Brilliant Donna. Looking forward to the rest as soon as you are able.

 

#15:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 4:26 pm

I'm glad that there'll be more of this Donna. Some of the best drabbles start out small.

 

#16:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:17 pm

Nice one Donna.

I sure could use Hilda's book. I NEVER know the right people!

 

#17:  Author: caz, Location: Cambridge PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:53 pm

*very much looking forward to seeing more of this*

 

#18:  Author: Lisa_T, Location: Belfast PostPosted: Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:30 pm

*cackling hysterically a la RTW* Oh Donna, you just have to add more. Isn't school finished?
*continues to cackle and chokes*

 

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