Invitations to dinner in the Zinkins' exotically and eccentrically decorated Kensington flat were a prize sought by those who wanted good company, stimulating conversation and often surprising food.
In what has to be seen as a remarkable achievement or a flat-out booby prize – the Bagger can't decide which, it is very early out East and he is running low on French roast – "Kong" received no regular award, but got its hairy mitts around "Distinguished Achievement in Performing Arts".
I left when Fisher starting forcing people to participate in a raffle of flat earth-related prizes that I most politely could define as "random shit".
I left when Fisher started forcing people to participate in a raffle of flat earth-related prizes that I most politely could define as "random shit".
Carlton House has been the clear market leader for the Derby since winning the Dante Stakes at York last month, and the fact that he is owned by the Queen, who has yet to win British Flat racing's great prize, had been expected to bring a further rush of money to support him as raceday approaches.
At that time, the prize money was flat, players were disgruntled with the inequity of purses at major events, and the Tour's title sponsor had declined to renew.
The thought that horses which once frolicked innocently in the same field as foals should now line up as rivals for Flat racing's most famous prize adds a pleasing extra dose of fairytale to the race.
Yes, revenue is flat from last year, but total prize money for the tour, pegged to come in at $86 million for 2009, is up 34% from last year, including 5% higher at Grand Slam events, according to Allaster.
The trees were prized for their wide, flat canopies, which can protect farms and homes from strong breezes.
She lived with Lana in a small Grozny flat filled with books, her international prizes, and a fluffy cat, Vanessa.
