And here's what Kingsley Amis has to say about it.

"And the idea that 'and' must not begin a sentence is an empty superstition. The same goes for 'but'. Indeed either word can give unimprovably early warning of the sort of thing that is to follow."

Posted By: yarmyyarmy on December 4th 2007 at 11:14:33

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"Most Foolish Decision" award for 2007 goes to .... (General Chat) - Old Git, Dec 4, 11:04:55
- ".....but really he is the best man I've ever met. He is the (General Chat) - CB41, Dec 4, 11:22:23
- I think giving teenagers 30 quid a week to go to Sixth form is an even dumber decision (n/m) (General Chat) - yarmyyarmy, Dec 4, 11:09:53
  - They've been doing that since I was there... (General Chat) - Brom, Dec 4, 11:12:00
- You'd run away if you lived in Carlise (n/m) (General Chat) - Brom, Dec 4, 11:07:33
  - I blame the parents (General Chat) - jafski, Dec 4, 11:12:47
    - or possibly preggars at 15! (n/m) (General Chat) - phrankin, Dec 4, 11:49:56
      - Indeed, which would make her the daughter of a slapper and a paedophile. (n/m) (General Chat) - jafski, Dec 4, 12:10:56
  - I would (General Chat) - Old Git, Dec 4, 11:08:38
    - Can you have an 'And' after a full stop?? Please tell me My Fry. (n/m) (General Chat) - Auckland Roeder, Dec 4, 11:10:37
      - "Mr" Fry (General Chat) - Old Git, Dec 4, 11:16:40
        
        I never realised that. (General Chat) - Auckland Roeder, Dec 4, 11:19:36
        
        We're only pulling your leg, Rob (General Chat) - Old Git, Dec 4, 11:20:29
        
        Thanks (n/m) (General Chat) - Auckland Roeder, Dec 4, 11:38:50
      - Stylistically acceptable, I'd say. (n/m) (General Chat) - yarmyyarmy, Dec 4, 11:11:32
        
        And here's what Kingsley Amis has to say about it. (General Chat) - yarmyyarmy, Dec 4, 11:14:33
        
        I have learned something.. (General Chat) - Auckland Roeder, Dec 4, 11:17:32
        
        Sentence (General Chat) - Old Git, Dec 4, 11:18:14
        
        notloB (General Chat) - Auckland Roeder, Dec 4, 11:20:30
    - That's as maybe! (n/m) (General Chat) - Brom, Dec 4, 11:09:30
    - Yeah, that's what they all say. (n/m) (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Dec 4, 11:09:13

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