Mark "Chopper" Read

[Browne]

Was watching a movie on BBc tonight, kind of thought it was - Savage - funny-sad- and googled this guy Chopper Read..........you have to see his webpage:  http://www.chopperread.com/title.htm

"As Australia's most-credentialed crime novelist I have released 10 best selling crime books, 1 childrens book, made a television commercial for the Pedestrian Council of Australia which won a Gold Lion at the Cannes International Festival, have done numerous television and radio interviews and I have released my own music CD's - including the latest rap extravaganza - Machete. Please allow me to add - I have also had my portrait entered into the Archibald Prize 4 years running - Who said crime doesn't pay. I now have two things in common with Van Gogh. My books are also the most shoplifted in Australia - quite a unique little honor. Before I move on, I should not forget, I am just like most of you - I am also a devout beer conniseaure.

Yes I am Mark Brandon Chopper Read - "Star of the Underworld,"- and after 23 years in jail and having been Australia's most notorious underworld hitman, I am finally strarting to get recognition. Do not get me wrong, I am just a regular bloke who, through his own means, has tried to do his bit for society"

[Benny]

If you get to the next LAN (and I make it) I'll bring his autobiography along. You can keep it and wipe your ars e with it. It's dire.

Lenny McLean on the other hand, that was quite an interesting read..