Talk:Ota Pavel

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Did you know... that Czech writer and sports reporter Ota Pavel was diagnosed with bipolar disorder following the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck?

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Hiya! A wee edit done for style (btw, your English style has improved enormously). I've a couple of Q's re the text but not urgent. Haploidavey (talk) 13:02, 22 April 2009 (UTC). Of course, it needs a little "fleshing out"... Haploidavey (talk) 13:11, 22 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good now, Davey, thank you. Any questions? Any DYK suggestions? :)) --Vejvančický (talk) 13:37, 23 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I just followed some of your links. This guy is (was) a wonderful writer. "Sports writing" maybe, but in a far distant league from most. - Haploidavey (talk) 16:09, 23 April 2009 (UTC) I reckon this has potential for DYK. And just a thought - is there any way of "smuggling" more of his writing into the article, without risk of copyright (text or translation) infringement? Haploidavey (talk) 16:33, 23 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The only possible way is to contact people from Czech Radio website, and ask them for permission. Short para, which I've added, is directly cited, and it is allowed according to Wikipedia rules (Every quotation should be cited). It is possible to add more, but it would be better to ask, I think. Ota Pavel was excellent writer of sad and poetic, but also hopeful stories - I love especially 'How I Came to Know Fish', maybe his most famous book. Unfortunately I can't find any English translations of his books. He was an important exponent of the Czech literature in the second half of 20th century, and he deserves an article also here. --Vejvančický (talk) 07:02, 24 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

DYK hook is here. Have a nice day! --Vejvančický (talk) 07:02, 24 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Antonin! Yes, the work really deserves notice. The excerpt on the Golden Eels was quite extraordinary - I read it out to my mum, who was spellbound. She's a big fan of Havel, btw, (and hosted him on a visit here) and even more of Holub. I'll try emailing the names in the link you gave for permission. Cheers! Haploidavey (talk) 11:41, 24 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I just noticed what you did with the article link. This is what's known as "hiding in plain sight"! Good work. Haploidavey (talk) 12:31, 24 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Your mother knows Havel? Ooh, that's really impressive! The second name is Miroslav Holub, scientist and poet, Am I right? Many greetings to your educated mother, Davey. Yes, I forgot to google English titles of his books. Sometimes I'm a birdbrain :) Thanks --Vejvančický (talk) 12:42, 24 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]