Which literary genius allegedly placed his bed north to south and was known to carry a compass to ensure it was at the correct angle?

gmackematix

But why the Dickens? I suppose it is kind of appropriate that such a literary lover of Christmas should always write facing north. Dec 29 05, 10:15 AM

peasypod

Nice One Gerard, keeping with the Natale theme of course....speaking of which I'm still going nuts over the 'Burnt in Italy' question of yours, but I think I'll ponder it over a quiet cognac, perhaps? Dec 30 05, 8:01 AM

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