"It is impossible to criticize Laurie"

[tourmaline]

I'm sure you're aware of the fact that Hugh Laurie's father, Dr WRGM "Ran" Laurie, was an Olympic champion oarsman (if you're not, read his Wikipedia entry - and while you're at it, read the entry for Jack Wilson, his rowing partner - yes, I'm plugging them because I initiated them both). I found a few interesting items about Ran Laurie in The Times archives to share.




The 1935 Cambridge Boat Race crew in training; Laurie second from left, Wilson third from left


Full lineup of both crews rowing in the 1935 Boat Race


The 1936 Cambridge Boat Race crew in training; Laurie second from right, Wilson third from right


The Times' rowing correspondent is full of praise


The by-now Doctor Laurie returns to Boat Race duties in 1962

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[daasgrrl.livejournal.com]

Hee, hee, Wilson, although combining perfectly with Laurie, is no orthodox oarsmen ;)

[Some of those poor, deprived men - only two initials!]