I know that train of thought. Desperation to show how literate he is. Very common,

and usually with disastrous, or at best ironic results.

I can't remember who it was, but I read an interview with some respected author a while back. The person in question was talking about semi-colons and that very very few people really know how to use them, and that those who do very rarely use them at all as there is seldom any need.

Posted By: Steve in Holland, Aug 14, 13:43:12