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Boris Gets Deleted For Shameless Promotion Of His Book

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mae13 Wed 06-Nov-24 04:06:33

Boris was unceremoniously shunted off the discussion panel of a US Election Special when he kept holding up a copy of "his" book (and the rumours that it's been 'ghost-written' won't go away) and just blatantly advertising it. In a debate about American politics?
He ignored warnings not to do this, so he was cancelled, pronto.

A man who knows no shame......

M0nica Wed 06-Nov-24 07:37:24

Boris is a professional journalist, who has already written and published at least a dozen books. He currently writes columns for several newspapers and used to edit The Spectator. I am not sure why he should have needed a ghost writer for his current publication.

I am no fan of his, but to give credit where it is due. I feel that writing a book all about himself is something he would be particularly good at.

keepingquiet Wed 06-Nov-24 08:02:57

Who is this Boris?

Casdon Wed 06-Nov-24 08:10:10

He was not on the show to promote his book, so unprofessional behaviour from him, apparently he kept on even after he had been told not do so.
Emily Maitlus also swore, was reprimanded, correctly, by Krishnan Guru- Murthy and disappeared from the show, she didn’t return.
It all sounds very dramatic, wish I’d been watching!

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Wed 06-Nov-24 08:53:34

I bought his book two weeks ago. It’s highly entertaining! 😊

mae13 Wed 06-Nov-24 08:57:07

FriedGreenTomatoes2

I bought his book two weeks ago. It’s highly entertaining! 😊

Does he mention exactly how many children he thinks he's got currently? Ha! Ha! Haaaaaaaaaaa!

BevSec Wed 06-Nov-24 09:03:20

FriedGreenTomatoes2

I bought his book two weeks ago. It’s highly entertaining! 😊

I have also got his book and am looking forward to reading it. Best PM we have ever had, before he got knifed in the back.

Oreo Wed 06-Nov-24 09:50:29

M0nica

Boris is a professional journalist, who has already written and published at least a dozen books. He currently writes columns for several newspapers and used to edit The Spectator. I am not sure why he should have needed a ghost writer for his current publication.

I am no fan of his, but to give credit where it is due. I feel that writing a book all about himself is something he would be particularly good at.

Very true😁

Oreo Wed 06-Nov-24 09:51:44

Casdon

He was not on the show to promote his book, so unprofessional behaviour from him, apparently he kept on even after he had been told not do so.
Emily Maitlus also swore, was reprimanded, correctly, by Krishnan Guru- Murthy and disappeared from the show, she didn’t return.
It all sounds very dramatic, wish I’d been watching!

Me too😄

Chocolatelovinggran Wed 06-Nov-24 10:24:10

Alexander Boris Johnson - shameless self promotion: surely not...😏.
And BevSec, Mr Johnson managed to knife himself in the back - lying to Parliament ring any bells?

Mollygo Wed 06-Nov-24 11:26:54

I haven’t bought his book, and wasn’t planning to read it, but it seems he’s managed to get some extra publicity by getting himself deleted from a show.

Jane43 Wed 06-Nov-24 11:30:17

mae13

FriedGreenTomatoes2

I bought his book two weeks ago. It’s highly entertaining! 😊

Does he mention exactly how many children he thinks he's got currently? Ha! Ha! Haaaaaaaaaaa!

I believe Stormy Daniels asked him if he had children. 😀

Wheniwasyourage Wed 06-Nov-24 12:26:19

"I believe Stormy Daniels asked him if he had children. 😀"

Ah, but did he know the answer?

NotSpaghetti Wed 06-Nov-24 12:27:54

grin

Oldbat1 Wed 06-Nov-24 12:35:42

Johnson just cant help himself. Totally self absorbed. How much does one person need money wise. He disgusts me. Dreadful example of how to make money telling lies. Well done for “sacking” him. It is like a badge of honour to him to fail yet again. Now America is rewarding another law breaker and liar.

Cossy Wed 06-Nov-24 12:37:12

keepingquiet

Who is this Boris?

😂😂😂😂😂

Cossy Wed 06-Nov-24 12:39:59

Shame he’s not been deleted (from the public eye, not life) permanently!

He’s well educated and I would imagine a good writer, I have no desire though to read a book about Boris, written by Boris!

madalene Wed 06-Nov-24 13:31:01

Haha, and the Starmer fans were so upset when posters got a bit upset about him and his clothes, tickets, glasses etc.
They refused to believe that anyone had criticised Johnson for trivialities.
Well here we have it. Questions such as does Johnson know how many children he’s got.
It’s very entertaining. Very.

madalene Wed 06-Nov-24 13:33:32

Incidentally I have no desire to read his book. I don’t read any books written by politicians, pop stars, footballers, actors, or failed princes. Anyone, whoever they are, who thinks they are more important than they actually are.

Soozikinzi Wed 06-Nov-24 13:54:43

Its strange to a pauper like myself how these very rich people have no shame . I suppose that's how they get rich in the first place ?

Parsley3 Wed 06-Nov-24 13:55:45

Does anyone need to buy his book. Wasn't it serialised in the DM?

Wyllow3 Wed 06-Nov-24 14:05:24

Yes, it was. DM said of the book launch

"Guests were seen beaming as they arrive at the book launch of Boris Johnson's new memoir Unleashed which was serialised exclusively by the Mail.

The former Prime Minister's new book is already tipped to become the political memoir of the century.

Each colourful revelation is being lapped up by the public as he hints at the contents more and more"

Oreo Wed 06-Nov-24 14:08:09

I think I may have to read it, I’ll see if the library has a copy.

M0nica Wed 06-Nov-24 21:58:52

Soozikinzi

Its strange to a pauper like myself how these very rich people have no shame . I suppose that's how they get rich in the first place ?

Prcisely Soozikinzi

Allira Wed 06-Nov-24 22:28:25

Oreo

Casdon

He was not on the show to promote his book, so unprofessional behaviour from him, apparently he kept on even after he had been told not do so.
Emily Maitlus also swore, was reprimanded, correctly, by Krishnan Guru- Murthy and disappeared from the show, she didn’t return.
It all sounds very dramatic, wish I’d been watching!

Me too😄

Oh dear, we decided not to watch it (enough is enough!) but looks like we missed a treat 😂