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Pierre Berton

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The Resume

    (July 12, 1920-November 30, 2004)
    Wrote 'The Battle Of Lake Erie,' 'Flames Across The Border,' 'Marching As To War' and 'The Smug Minority'
    Columnist for 'The Vancouver Sun Times,' 'The Toronto Star' and 'MacLeans' Magazine
    Appeared on 'Close-Up' and 'Front Page Challenge'
    Awarded 'The Governor General's Award,' 'The Stephen Leacock Medal for Humor' and 'The Order of Canada'

Why he might be annoying:

    He wore bow ties and opera capes.
    He was arrogant.
    He was known for having a mean streak.

Why he might not be annoying:

    All of his books centered on Canadian themes.
    He was known as the canon of Canadiana.
    On the show 'Monday Report' he demonstrated how to roll a joint, and described one of his books as an excellent surface to roll on.
    A writer's award is named in his honor.

Credit: Tina


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 79 Votes: 43.04% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 51 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 53.57% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 65 Votes: 66.15% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 119 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 84 Votes: 64.29% Annoying