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I’ve mentioned this before but the first published article I ever had was a reader’s story published in ‘More!’

It was called “How I got revenge on my cheating Texan ex” 😂😂

I was so thrilled someone would pay me for telling my salacious little tale😂😂

POTF always made me that weird mix of knowledgeable and insecure.

As a young woman doesn’t everyone want to feel like an up-for-it Karla Sutra?😂😂 But secretly even then I don’t think I could be arsed with some of the more challenging acrobatics. I think I’ve always been more comfortable dusting a lampshade than swinging from it😂

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If we're honest, I think most of the more! staff shared your view Julie - POTF was definitely more of a giggle-fest than a source of practical info! 'The helicopter' was quite boggling and potentially injury inducing. I'm sure I have a faint memory of the Texan ex story! x

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This brings back great memories of feeling grown up reading More! I always loved reading your column, it was so funny!

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Thanks so much Joanne! I loved writing it. It boggles my brain, how long ago it all was xx

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I loved More! Magazine. It was hilarious. I don't think anyone took the potf seriously, but it was always one of the first bits I turned to!

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Loved More! Magazine 😊 it was such a brilliant era to grow up- I was 18 in 1995 and as it was pre social media, we got up to all sorts and there’s only a few dodgy photos as evidence of that time! Great memories of a great magazine, thanks Fiona!

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Thanks Aileen. Yes, like you I'm immensely grateful for the very sporadic photographic evidence of those days! xx

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More great memories thanks. My brother used to steal mine to read, very annoying! I remember getting that wee book of short stories and hiding it due to shame! Changed days now wished I still had it ha ha! xx

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There were quite a few brother-thieves! Yes, there must have been half a million of those books printed - I'll keep my eyes peeled in charity shops! xx

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Ooh good idea will keep my eyes peeled too!

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Absolutely brilliant Fi - you nailed it. What a memory rush and journey back to such fun and wonderful times. We lived the dream. X

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Great days Suey - and I met YOU! It's been fun doing some magazine reminiscences, but I can't wrap my head around how long ago it all was! xx

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Yes! I know - that it was that long ago is kinda scary. Such fun days though. X

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Brilliant! I remember it was a jam packed mag - tons in it and oh yeah remember the girls in the office running in with the new copy and seeing what was ‘new’ that fortnight!

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I love that Vicki - we had such a brilliant time putting it all together x

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I actually have The Book of Love…. al the women are wearing wedding rings 😂😂

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That's hilarious!

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Good to see you crediting Dr David Delvin as inspiration for POTF. I also used to raid my mum’s She magazine for his advice columns. Very instructive!

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He was brilliant! Thanks for sending the pics Wendy. I don't have a single issue of More!, sadly! x

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That's lovely to hear! It was hilarious to work on too. I'm seeing three friends from the more! office tonight! xx

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