Gary Taylor
Regarding the quote, Indy Scot, it is not misrepresentation - it is simply that you are trying to face both ways at the same time. As for your second point, I am sure even the likes of Alan Partridge would agree with that.
David Brent? You haven't seen the dance yet! As for Alan Partridge, Coogan describes his character as "a little Englander, with right-wing values and poor taste." Aside from the latter (especially when it comes to tee-shirts) I think you must be thinking of somebody else.
Or again if your names Paul Nuttall.
Quite, Leatash. Lovely to hear it in common usage in Devon. But on one point I can at least agree with Indy Scot (quoting from the article he refers to above) "... it's not girls that run the world - although one day it may be women."
To call someone a girl or a boy is one thing, Indy Scot. To use the expression 'local girl' (regional variation, 'local lass') or 'local boy' (rv, 'local lad') is another. As I am sure you are aware, it is generally and widely used in an endearing sense for someone who has by their own efforts done well. In this sense, I look forward to its continued use in common English phraseology.
Perhaps you've got a point, Indy Scot. However, it's an expression used in common parlance and - given also that she is a generation younger than both David and I - you can be assured it is one that Marie would be happy to hear said about her.
David Cox @CllrDavidCox 23 hours ago More @TeignbridgeGE17 @NewtonAbbotLD have select local girl from Abbotskerswell @marie4NA Marie Chadwick to be their candidate 4 #GeneralElection
More here: http://www.devonlive.com/teignbridge-vote-split-between-conservatives-and-lib-dems/story-30315308-detail/story.html#gz3bZoslcufYdUJi.01
Interesting data on the overall DCC scores for the Westminster constituency (excepting Exminster and Haldon):
An interesting tally:
