10 chosen people at your dinner table

[Robert Taylor]

Heres a bit of fun. As an avid reader of especially 20th century history both political and warfare Ive often thought of interesting people Id like to have at my dinner table. Im a committed tory, anglophile and hanker for what was a more polite world ( arguably ! ) So here goes;

1) Margaret Thatcher. My all time political hero and a lady of singular mind and purpose that made England great again. Might though dominate proceedings a little!

2) Enoch Powell. A politician that personified ethics and so many of his prophecies have come true. An extremely brilliant mind.

3) Joanna Lumley. Her origins are classic and I admire the fight she took ( and won ) to the UK Government to have Gurkhas accepted as bona fide UK citizens, given all the dirty jobs they have done for the UK in many conflicts. A very classy lady who would provide great conversation

4) Jorge Lorenzo. Ok Im a Yamaha fan first second and last but you have got to admire this guys never give up attitude. Plus his smooth riding style is a pleasure to watch. Maybe the odd one out at this dinner table but Ive got huge respect for him.

5) Michael Foot. An odd choice for a tory to have a committed Marxist at his dinner table but this guy( admirably ) had the courage of his convictions and would certainly stimulate conversation. British politicians of all three main ''flavours'' are also so much more eloquent than the generally mottly lot we are burdened with here

6) Winston Churchill. A man both flawed and brilliant and a superb orator. Plenty of alcohol and cigars required.

7) Emma Shapplin. This Parisian songtress would provide much needed eye candy at my dinner table and her application of opera is a delight

8) Sir Keith Park. Of all of our war leaders he was the very best and certainly should be placed miles ahead of General Freyberg, whose loss of Crete to German paratroopers was due to manifest incompetence.

9) Lord Soper. Habitated Speakers Corner in Hyde Park for decades and I was lucky enough to listen to the great man in the twilight of his career

10) Richard Branson. Because he personifies ambition and success but in doing so carrying people along with him. Probably a tory, bless his heart.

If anyone wants to follow along but with totally sincere guest lists....................

[jellywrestler]

make mine the Spice girls and they can each bring a sister...

[ellipsis]

...Joanna Lumley and ummmmmmmmmm....................

[mashman]

1. Einstein - Seemed like an all round genius and nutcase that no dinner party should be without.

2. Stephen Hawking - for the fly on the wall moment whilst him and Einstein discuss "stuff".

3. Socrates - not the footballer, the Greek philosopher. He could have saved himself before he was "murdered" by the state for a "crime" that never was and I'd like to ask him if he'd make the same decision again given how life is today.

4. Martin Luther King - Someone to accompany Socrates and t'woud be interesting to find out what he'd think about Obama and the effort he put in for his Nobel Peace Prize, amongst other things race rlated.

5. Jaques Fresco - A long list of achievements and a solid understanding (the father of maybe) of the resource based economy. A modern day hero of mine.

6. John Lennon - He'd make up an interesting trio with 4 and 5 and could bang us out a tune once all suitably shitfaced.

7. My Mum - She has some interesting views on history and politics (staunch Maggie supporter) that would no doubt have her at logger heads with just about everyone at the table. T'would be fantastic to watch.

8. King Kenny Dalglish - footballing (soccer to the non-english language speakers) legend. Gonna need my football talk... he played when diving was still a pool related sport and managers were to be feared... would love to hear what he thinks about the beautiful game today. (might need a translator though)

9. Mr Loughran - My english teacher. About the first adult I ever had any real respect for. A smart big scots bastard who enjoyed his football and treated students with more respect than I've seen in any teacher I've had dealings with. Be great to see him again.

10. The big J.C. - Whoever he was. Be interesting to find out.

[Usarka]

Keith Richards
Jim Morrison
John Belushi
Hunter S Thompson
Johnny Depp
Janis Joplin
Amand Van Helden
Woody Harrelson
Thomas Chong
Frank Zappa

[Robert Taylor]

Keith Richards
Jim Morrison
John Belushi
Hunter S Thompson
Johnny Depp
Janis Joplin
Amand Van Helden
Woody Harrelson
Thomas Chong
Frank Zappa

You mean at your gig, after dinner?

[Crasherfromwayback]

The Queen of England.

Ele McPhearson.

Deborah Harry.

Rob Muldoon.

Douglas Bader.

Hanna Reitsch.

Ian Curtis.

Eddie Lawson.

My best mate.

My girlfriend.

[Robert Taylor]

The Queen of England.

Ele McPhearson.

Deborah Harry.

Rob Muldoon.

Douglas Bader.

Hanna Reitsch.

Ian Curtis.

Eddie Lawson.

My best mate.

My girlfriend.

Heck I like all of the list that I recognise, I just hope your best mate isnt Hone Harawira or John Minto? Im hopeful that your girlfriend is someone just as compelling as Elle?
Hanna Reitsch, thats an interesting one, gifted pilot but also an unreformable nazi. I have her book, would you like to read it?

[unstuck]

1. Billy Connelly
2. Charlie Boorman
3. Henry Rollins
4. Ozzy
5. Jello Biafra
6. Pattie Smith
7. Cameron Diaz
8. Carlos Sainz
9. Possum Bourne
10. Mark Ellis
And I would have to invite John Key so we could all pick on him.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Heck I like all of the list that I recognise, I just hope your best mate isnt Hone Harawira or John Minto? Im hopeful that your girlfriend is someone just as compelling as Elle?
Hanna Reitsch, thats an interesting one, gifted pilot but also an unreformable nazi. I have her book, would you like to read it?

I don't like the likes of Hone and Minto. They're both full of shit cunts.

Rach is every bit as compelling, and even smarter. I'd simply have to have her along, not only because she laughs at my jokes.

Reitsch was unfortunately a Nazi yes. But despite that, I love what she did in an area not many women dared go. And I'd love to see her and Bader go at it over a few reds!

[martybabe]

Kenny Roberts, Biking God

Brian Ferry, The coolest music Dude ever

Albert Einstein, He was wrong and I can prove it . E=MC2 my arse

David Bowie, Legend

Paul Henry, a bit of controversy is good at dinner.

Bruce Lee, I'd like to show him my deadly one inch Fart.

A lady friend from Madeira, She's Hot and has more energy than an Atomic bomb.

My Bride and best friend, one and the same.

Adolf Hitler, Him, Henry and Einstein (the Jew?) sat together could be interesting

Bob Geldof, to stir the conflict should it quieten down at any point.

There you go: Arrogance, ignorance, intelligence, prejudice, beauty, talent and controversy. Throw in plenty alcohol stir and sit back and watch the entertainment.

[jellywrestler]

Bruce Lee, I'd like to show him my deadly one inch Fart.

you know he's gay!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Heck I like all of the list that I recognise,

I'm going to modify my list...because I can. I'd forgotten my all time hero. He was/is THE man.

Antoni Gaudi. Seeing his works in the flesh last year with Rach, was awesome to say the least. If there's anyone else on earth that's made such gorgeous things, I want to see them.

[martybabe]

you know he's gay!

Even better, Adolf a Gay a Jew and a Geldof.

[rachprice]

1. Salvadore Dali
2. Maynard James Keenan
3. Clint Eastwood
4. Dali Lama
5. Siouxsie Sioux
6. Casey Stoner - would like to see what he is like out of the spotlight
7. Dr Costa - not only for his sweet success in building the clinica mobile but I hear he is the paddock gossip haha
8. My mum
9. Socrates - I know it sounds clichéd but I really dig him
10. Peter