A very good batsman, but ...

One of the delightful article I read in recent times.

SOME years ago, Tim Rice was awarded an Oscar for the songs he wrote for the Disney film "The Lion King". In his acceptance speech, the British songwriter told the audience in Hollywood that "I'd also like to thank Denis Compton, a boyhood hero of mine". Rice's hosts, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences were baffled. Later, they were constrained to issue this official disclaimer: "We do not know who Denis Compton is. He does not appear to be at Disney Studios or have anything to do with 'The Lion King'."

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The Hindu : A very good batsman, but ...