Roald Dahl Day

I understand what you're saying,
and your comments are valuable,
but I'm gonna ignore your advice.

'Fantastic Mr Fox' read it dozens of times as a kid

Indeed. A great writer and one of the few authors I actually remember enjoying reading at primary school.

Fighter pilot, writer, and part-time medical researcher?

Tales of the Unexpected: Roald Dahl’s Neurological Contributions
http://www.acnr.co.uk/mar_apr_2008/ACNRMA08_nerolit.pdf

Can I claim refugee status in a wardrobe with a bottle of South African red?

Narnia wise cracks now please.

doesnt sound a very english name was he an immigrant?

Dunno, but he sure Had Dollar!

Some think of him as a hard doll.

Me?  I think he had a lard hold.

perhaps his father couldn't spell Ronald