I'm sorry I missed it. I would have had some Frobscottle and Mud Burgers to commemorate such a fine day. Dear wacky Roald would be 90.

What is your favorite Dahl book?

Mine used to be Danny the Champion of the World and The BFG--Quentin Blake being a huge part of the appeal, too.

Currently I'm in love with the audio version of Boy and Going Solo both read by Andrew Sachs, Manuel, from Fawlty Towers. I say buy both book and audio versions--there are some fantastic photos and things in the books. But Andrew Sachs is an all-time favorite and an amazing narrator. There's also the non-child friendly Lamb to the Slaughter...Dahl was a nutter.

A new discovery a few years ago--that someone besides Quentin Blake could illustrate a Dahl story and have it be a success. I love what Ralph Steadman did for The Mildenhall Treasure.

Happy Dahl Day everyone. Look out for bald toeless witches and poach some pheasants if you can!

Jaime