I done won the Sunday Times cryptic clue writing contest

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Ok, so it's held every week and anyone can be lucky ... but still, it's good to know the crossword editor of the broadsheet that is my dream to set for rated my stuff. Oh, and I got me a cheque for 20 quid from Rupert Murdoch, too. Quite a nice day, all things considered. :)
 

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Ok, so it's held every week and anyone can be lucky ... but still, it's good to know the crossword editor of the broadsheet that is my dream to set for rated my stuff. Oh, and I got me a cheque for 20 quid from Rupert Murdoch, too. Quite a nice day, all things considered. :)

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Harry, that's excellent!

Maryn, so proud of you
 

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What fun, Harry! Did the Murdoch sign the check himself? Copy it before you cash it, it might be worth something someday. (Channeling my dead father there.)

Buy yourself something nice. :D
 

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Cool! Congrats! :)
 

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Oh, you clever thing, Harry! Well done!
 

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That's awesome. Good show!
 

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Nice one, Harry!

If it is his signature, practice copying it. Practice lots!

Well done mate.
 

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Thanks all for the congratz, and thanks to AW and everyone who's played me crosswords, helped me get better, and not moaned when I inevitably made some schoolboy error. :)

As for the cheque - it's not signed at all ... well, not by a human hand. It has a sort of coloured pattern with little braille type bumps on it. What it does have, however, is a millions column - gulp! Not cashing it though (even though I could do with 20 quid) as it's going on the wall cliche stylee - in fact, I have to buy a frame which technically means I've lost money on this gig - what a world, eh?

Thanks again for all the kind words. Today a clue contest, tomorrow the world! :)
 

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Hell yeah take his money!

Photocopy the cheque and buy a frame from the Poundshop.
 

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