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1. Well, what can I say about my life? Half of it has been spent inside the clink for numerous violent crimes committed over a long period of time. Once I broke out of my barracks when World War II was raging and made a fortune in the black market. Often I would break into a store and move the goods for a fair price, if you understand my meaning. After the war I was twice told I was insane and spent time in a number of Her Majesty's Prisons. Now let me tell you a secret, well it was, but do you know I actually wish the Germans hadn't surrendered! I mean business was so good, but despite my nickname being "Mad" I am now straight and stay well out of trouble, but who am I?

Answer: Frankie Fraser

'Mad' Frankie Fraser was born in London in 1923. In World War II he deserted the armed forces and spent the time making money on the very lucrative black market. During a jewellery smash and grab in the late 40s, Fraser was arrested and sent to Pentonville Prison for a term of two years, and it was here where he was first diagnosed as insane.

It appeared that Fraser was a poor villain due to the frequent visits to nigh on twenty prisons in a 'career' that lasted many years. Whilst serving time in Durham Prison, he was once again diagnosed as insane.

In the 1960s Fraser was involved directly and indirectly with many of the London under world problems and was seen to have got away with taking part in the Great Train Robbery of 1963 when it was alleged he bribed a police officer. However, three years later he was charged with the murder of Richard Hart in which Fraser was accused of "pulling out the teeth of his victims with pliers", for this he was sent down for ten years.
He was involved in many breaches of peace within prison causing the Parkhurst Prison riot in 1969 and for having a part to play in the 1980 Strangeways Prison disturbance.
In 1985 Fraser was released from prison and was picked up by his son in style via Rolls Royce.
He later became a TV personality in Britain and his story was depicted loosely in the hit British Gangster film "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels".
Frank Lucas, Frank Costello and Demetrius Flenory have all been involved in organised crime in the United States.

2. I guess you can say I wasn't particularly liked. On a fine warm day in 1914, some wretch decided to change the whole course of history and in a way start what you will recall was World War I. There I was, when this young wretch jumped from the crowd and tried to blow my car up. Luckily for my wife and me, my bodyguard was quick to dispose of the bomb and we raced off in hope of safety. However, for me this was just a moment of safety because the same young man managed to find me again and with this I lost my wife and my life as the gun went bang bang. So do you know who I am and how all this triggered the Great War?

Answer: Franz Ferdinand

So, Gavrilo Princip was the architect of World War I by shooting dead Franz Ferdinand. Many people suggest that this was the spark that let off the powder keg of European political powers. With empires at stake, boundaries enforced and most importantly a distrust and dislike for the neighbours caused the war to really progress to the horrors that followed.

Some four years slumbered by with millions killed.

3. I was born in the Year of the Lord 1570 in a lovely English city called York. I grew up to be quite a good soldier and fought in the Eighty Years' war alongside my Spanish pals against those dodgy Dutch (which incidentally the Dutch won). What I specialised in was the use of explosives. I was good at setting up the device and then watching it blow all sorts apart, which of course led me to my fame. I was very much against English, sorry Scottish King James and with a nice group of fellow Catholics we conspired to have him blown away, or so they say. My pals Robert, John, Thomas, Thomas, Robert, Thomas, Robert, Christopher, Sir Ambrose, Sir Everard and Francis all got together and decided to not only blow up this Scottish, sorry English king, but also we thought it be best to blow up the whole pesky parliament, too. However, as I sit here ready to be hanged, drawn and quartered - gulp - it appears that my friends and I have failed, miserably. You gotta penny for me?

Answer: Guido Fawkes

Now, much as it pains me to say, and I know what pain is - after all I was hanged, drawn and quartered - I wasn't actually the ringleader of this attempted regicide. Ok, I was caught red handed with the barrels but seriously it is unfair to point the finger totally at me. Anyway, the king got what he wanted and in a small way it's quite flattering to still be a celebrity, even if in a negative way. Bonfire night is cool and I love the fireworks; it's just a shame I didn't get to see them with my own eyes.

4. Now listen up and listen well. I am what you call a man who likes to wind up the odd Southern Hemisphere gent or Sheila and it must be said alongside Ian Botham, most of you Aussies out there think of me as a bit of a pain in the back side. For a long time you took the little Ashes urn, series after series, but then I came on to the scene and you weren't so cocky, were you? I am sorry I have really done what a good Englishman should do and given those Aussies what for. Of course, many of you are not English or Aussie so you may say what is going on? Well I shall tell you. I love to bowl fast and take Aussie wickets. I like to bat hard and whup Aussie bowlers all over the ground, in fact best of all I love standing at first slip, or second slip, or third man or silly mid-off or cover, or deep square leg or wherever I need to be to catch those Aussies out. Oh, and I am a proud Lancastrian cricket personality. Oh Punter (Ricky Ponting) I see you were the first Aussie captain to lose the urn three times, bad luck old chap. You know my name, don't you?

Answer: Freddie Flintoff

Freddie had a fab international career. He played in 79 test matches for England between 1998 and 2009. He scored 3,845 runs at an average of 31.77, and took 226 wickets at an average of 32.78.

Freddie was never one to shirk the fire and in particular when facing Ricky Ponting and his all conquering Aussie test side. At the start of Freddie's Ashes career he found it difficult to stomach defeat, but in 2005 and 2009 he lived the dream of taking the Ashes away from the old enemy.

Freddie is and will remain an English sporting icon for many years and may be not as alluring as Sir Ian Botham, many an Aussie has to sit up and say "fair dinkum, that Pom weren't bad"

5. You may remember me for being a very dashing Mr Darcy in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". I can hear all the women groan as I heave my wet self out of the lake, but I may add I can do other things just as well. I have been an actor for nigh on thirty years and have appeared in some classic movies. in my early days I played key roles in films such as "The English Patient", "Fever Pitch", "Shakespeare in Love" and "Bridget Jones' Diary". More recently, I have appeared in classics such as "Nanny McPhee", "Mamma Mia" and of course I scooped an Oscar in 2010 for my role as George VI in the "King's Speech". Oh, and may I add, I am not an Arsenal supporter like you may think from "Fever Pitch", but I actually follow Southampton FC - just put the record straight. Yes, do you know who I am?

Answer: Colin Firth

Well, I have to say I still get women come up to me and swoon; I mean I did look bloody great coming out of that lake, didn't I?

Colin Firth has starred in many of the world's most recent films. Ranging from children's film "Nanny McPhee" to the "King's Speech" in which he won the Best Actor Oscar for portraying King George VI.

6. My major contribution to music was to make and design the love of many a person, the guitar. My guitars were works of art and I can tell you many a fine musician used one of my tools of delight. Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass and Bassman (albeit an amplifier) were instruments designed by me, and boy did they sell. The likes of Hendrix, Clapton, Harrison, Beck, Cooder and Cray among many others used my instrument, but can you find the right strong and name me?

Answer: Leo Fender

Leo Fender was a master of the guitar. The Fender Telecaster hit the world in 1950 followed by the first mass produced guitar, the Stratocaster, in 1954. A strong willed businessman, he made his name at a time when Rock and Roll plus the Blues was hitting the airwaves in a dramatic way. I personally own a Fender Stratocaster given to me by my grandfather and despite not being able to play it very well it certainly is a piece of art.

7. Hey folks, New Jersey's favourite son here. Hey, I know you know who I am - if of course you know what good music is. I led a group called the Four Seasons and sang classic tunes such as "Sherry", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Walk Like a Man", "Rag Doll" and "Can't Take my Eyes off of You". However, for you younger souls I sang the theme song to the great film "Grease". I bet you know who I am, don't you?

Answer: Frankie Valli

With 29 top forty hits with the Four Seasons plus nine of his own top forty hits, it can be argued that his role in the birth of modern music can be placed near the top.

Most recently Frankie has made numerous appearances in the TV hit show "The Sopranos". Certainly a gentleman with a wonderful voice, Frankie deserves this mention in this quiz.

8. I was born in Poland and became a wigmaker. Now, much as I enjoyed this way of life, I learned quite quickly to tap into an industry that I knew would make me some serious money and make many a lady feel good about herself. You see, I became a cosmetics expert and began a company that bears my name. I started my working life as a dentist's helper at the pretty age of eight and learned that people looked quite bad, not only because of their teeth but also their faces and hair, hence the wig making and the cosmetics line of work. Now if you don't know who I am, let me give you a clue. I moved to the United States in 1904 and the customs men there spelt my name wrong. The right spelling? Well, it's Maksymilian and that is a fact or even a factor!

Answer: Max Factor

Maksymilian Faktorowicz was his birth name and Polish by nationality. He moved around Europe as a wigmaker in both Berlin and Moscow. After some hard times Factor made the decision to move to the United States and through some hard work set up his first make-up company.

A note of interest is that his brother John was a Prohibition gangster within the Chicago Mafia network.

9. Mexico is the place of my birth and my inspiration. I love to paint and I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best. I was born a bitch. I was born a painter. All these of course are self-expressions. My childhood was a difficult one and at the age of six I sadly contracted polio which helped diminish the strength in my legs. However, this did not stop me taking part in activities such as boxing. One day I was sitting on a bus and it collided with a trolley bus, oh how that day changed my life. My injuries were so serious that it eventually signalled the end of any chance of having children. It is with this that my solitude helped me to develop my passion for painting. I think I have given you enough information as to who I am, and if you like your art, well, you can't miss me. Who am I?

Answer: Frida Kahlo

A self confessed bitch, it must be said, but also a self taught painter who had joy in painting self portraits. This Mexican genius had many problems and marrying a man far older than herself was one that caused much consternation, in particular to Kahlo's mother who hated the fact her daughter was marrying a man 21 years her senior.

In May 2006 one of her paintings called "Roots" fetched a whopping $5.6 million, an indication of both her popularity and her ability as an artist.

10. Tennis is my game and, if truth be told, very stylish is about all that can be said. Crisp and clean, fresh and mesmerising, my forehand immense, my backhand intense and my serve makes perfect sense, because I am a Swiss nugget and one that has won the lot. Who am I?

Answer: Roger Federer

Roger has won all four of the Grand Slams at least once. By the time the London Olympics had passed in 2012, Federer had won the Australian Open four times, the French Open once, the US Open five times and Wimbledon seven times, his latest victory having been two weeks before the games where he beat Scotsman Andy Murray. However, Murray gained revenge by winning the Gold Medal on the same court and consigned Federer to silver.

Federer had an estimated $73 million in prize money after the games, not that he needed the money as his business interests have always seen wealth.

Source: Author doomed

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Remember Me ? -F- Trivia Quiz

These people all lived at some stage during the twentieth century, but do you have any idea who the following ten people with the letter F as either first, middle or surname are?

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