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Wonky Pixy's avatar

You may not recognise all of the description by the head of department, but we all do Mark. Something wonderful came out of that house - maybe not a great bass player or astonishing song writer - but YOU! And we're very glad.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

What do you mean, not a great bass player....

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Wonky Pixy's avatar

Could never tell if those fabulous sounds were being made by you. So hard to know when we could only see your back.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

It's my best side

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James A-S's avatar

I reckon that is the first (and probably last) time that a Professorial commendation includes Kombucha Mayonnaise.

It means you get into my favourite Professors list along with Profs. Branestawm, Calculus, Emmett Brown, van Helsing, Moriarty and (of course) Plum.

Congratulations Prof.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Those professors are excellent company to be in aren't they. I take it Heinz Wolff was an accidental omission?

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Basil Chipunza's avatar

As much time I give myself to read your emails I feel Alright like your heading of your Substack

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Basil, I am honoured and much appreciate you leaving a comment

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Andrea Norrington's avatar

What incredible words and a richly deserved honour - and feeling absolutely privileged to have savoured some of the deliciousness produced by shoving edibles into alcohol!

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you very much - and yes, we are on the righteous liquid path are we not!

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Lia Leendertz's avatar

Wow you’re amazing, I always said so... Congratulations! That’s really something x

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Mark Diacono's avatar

*swings fobwatch* 'look into my eyes, not around the eyes but into the eyes...' thank you x

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Gill Hill's avatar

As a native scouser... welcome to my hilarious city . If no one calls you ‘lad’ within 5 minutes then I will make some calls !

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Mark Diacono's avatar

They did!

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