Many famouse authors out there don't get paid alot because their books are being rented at libraries rather than bought. And many bestsellers donate their makings to charities and organisations, remaining mid-class. Well, Ireland is doing something about that. The country selected several "popular authors" to recieve cheques due to their popularity in public libraries and with the general public, and gues who was one of them? That's right... JK Rowling! I mean, it would be kindoff weird if they didn't award the most awsome (well, almost) writer in this century! And as The Times Online reports, Binchy said, "It’s only fair that if hundreds of people borrow your book, you get paid,” she said. And she is so right! Congrats to all you winners!
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"- but you get these massive pus-filled boils too," said George, "and we haven't worked out how to get rid of them yet." "I can't see any boils," said Ron, staring at the twins."No, well, you wouldn't," said Fred, "they're not in a place we generally display to the public-" "-but they make sitting on a broom a right pain in the-"Fred and George were looking particularly annoyed; both were bandy-legged and winced with every movement. "I think a few of mine have ruptured," said Fred in a hollow voice."Mine haven't," said George, through clenched teeth. "They're throbbing like mad...feel bigger if anything..." (book 5)