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@WarrenWhitlock Great! I'll be the guy right behind the turtle. about 2 hours ago via web in reply to WarrenWhitlock
@CrickChris Thank you Chris. Very kind of you. RT: #FF Singularly special scribe HP_Oliver about 2 hours ago via web in reply to CrickChris
@mental_floss Yeah, but then there wouldn't be any room for racing! ;-) about 2 hours ago via web in reply to mental_floss
@WarrenWhitlock That shouldn't be a problem. I don't go too fast...just sort of half-fast. ;-) about 2 hours ago via web in reply to WarrenWhitlock
@CrickChris Well said, Chris! Personally, I write because I once got a really good price on 10,000 Dixon-Ticonderoga #2 pencils. ;-) about 2 hours ago via web in reply to CrickChris
@JBoolie @GarageQueen @CitizenScreen Does that mean smoking and booze are going to be good for us again? Oh boy!!! about 2 hours ago via web in reply to JBoolie
@sculptorjsd Thanks for your kind words, especially the part about "very healing." Gosh, I feel like a big bottle of Bayer Aspirin! ;-) about 2 hours ago via web in reply to sculptorjsd
SILENTS! H. P. Oliver's silent film era whodunnit will leave you speechless! (in paper & ebook) hpoliver.com/BOOKS/SILENTS/… about 3 hours ago via web
Alright, you mugs, listen here. Going to H. P. Oliver's fan site is good for your health, if you get my meaning. hpoliver.com about 3 hours ago via web
#SwingSlangRevival Buddy = Form of address. "Hey, buddy, you can't park there. Move along!" (c1930s) about 3 hours ago via web
#TinselTownTrivia Ten longest running film franchises: #10 Indiana Jones. First film = 1981/Total films = 4. about 3 hours ago via web
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A big welcome to wordsmith and media guy, @WarrenWhitlock! Thanks for tagging along, Warren. about 3 hours ago via web
@jam6242 You left a very nice review for TTBT. Thank you for taking the time to do it. about 12 hours ago via web in reply to jam6242
@NKMcVey The fact that Billie annoyed me with her character is a compliment to her acting ability. She was an accomplished performer! about 12 hours ago via web in reply to NKMcVey
@CitizenScreen Thank you, Aurora! RT: @HP_Oliver #FF wordsmith, tailor, soldier, spy! A must! about 12 hours ago via web in reply to CitizenScreen
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@CrickChris You are certainly entitled to your opinion! As a musician, I find her interesting, especially her phrasing & technique. about 13 hours ago via web in reply to CrickChris
Welcome to wordsmith & musician, @ToddMorr1. Glad to have you aboard! about 16 hours ago via web
Thanks for the follow, @SilkyPillow. Glad to have you aboard! about 16 hours ago via web

Name H. P. Oliver
Location Northern California
Web http://www.hpoliv...
Bio I'm a hack writer of mysteries in history. I dig vintage film, the swing era, big bands, and restoring classic cars. Use your mind's eye...read a book!