Two things. My beloved gave me a copy of Eats, Shoots & Leaves as an anniversary present, so I shall be tracking down rogue apostrophes and shooting them on sight. You have been warned.
Secondly, when did medal become a verb? I have repeatedly heard on the Olympics telecast phrases such as "they medalled at the world and europeans" and (for the British swimmers) "that was a dissapointing race he/she medalled at the worlds last year." People, the correct phrase is "won a medal". Media muppets.
See – you’ve not even read it yet, but already becoming a grammar nazi.
Excellent book.
Mate, I’ve had the badge for many years now.
Its hard work keeping up the high standard’s.