Dr Derek Abbott
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- Derek Abbott was born in South Kensington, London, UK, and is a well-known scientist and academic. He regularly lectures in the USA, UK, and Australia. He has previously lived in the USA and UK. He currently lives in Adelaide, Australia, and is married.
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Derek Abbott has written the Wickedictionary for the 100th anniversary of Ambrose Bierce's the Devil's Dictionary. Included are some Bierce's original quotes and definitions. Listed in alphabetical order as a normal diction, Wickedictionary is contains twisted definitions that perversely expose the truth. For example, Adultery is defined by Derek Abbott as the noble act of sharing taken to its logical limits. Consistency is defined by Oscar Wilde as the last refugee of the unimaginative. Procrastination is defined by George Carlin as the act of keeping up with yesterday. Each definition lists the author said it or wrote it. Hilariously funny, yet enlightening, the Wickedictionary is a great addition to any library or book collection.… (mais)