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Irvine Welsh

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    (September 27, 1958- )
    Wrote and Appeared in 'Trainspotting,' 'The Acid House,' 'Glue' and the Trainspotting sequel, 'Porno' (2002)

Why he might be annoying:

    Some of his novels have been called too extreme, due to the drug references, molestation and going inside mental and physical illnesses.
    Since he's Scottish, he had to adjust the dialogue he used in his writings because some was not understandable.
    Sixty nine pages of the novel, 'Glue' is about torturing, raping and abusing dogs.
    It's recommended that the only ones who should read his books are the ones who can get it without being disturbed.
    He appears in the films he writes.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a big fan of Iggy Pop and in the film 'Trainspotting,' he made several references to the musician.
    His books deal with tough issues and drama but manage to fit in comedy, which made him a cult figure in the UK.
    Ten Alternative Commandments (from 'Glue'):
    1.Never hit a woman
    2.Always back up your mates
    3.Never scab
    4.Never cross a picket line
    5.Never grass friend nor foe
    6.Tell them now
    7.Never let a week go by without investing in new vinyl
    8.Give when you can, take only when you have to
    9.If you feel high or low, mind that nothing good or bad lasts for ever and today's the start of the rest of your life
    10.Give love freely, be tighter with trust

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 59.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 58.62% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 69 Votes: 60.87% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 125 Votes: 57.60% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 177 Votes: 61.02% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 222 Votes: 60.81% Annoying