I remember that too Tristan. I was already familiar with the character of the Le Carre novels when happening across the name used as a pseudonym, so assumed the same thing as you. Not v. helpful I know just some validation of your recollection! ------Original Message------ From: Tristan Watkins To: 313 Subject: (313) Who was George Smiley? Sent: 17 Aug 2012 16:41
Despite discovering that film is basically a sedative for me since becoming a parent, I persevered through Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy last night. Part of the way through I couldn't shake the notion that I knew the name George Smiley from somewhere. Then it clicked. He was the original (313) list admin back in the day. From the time that I joined the list around '98, he never really posted much, but it occurs to me now that this was more likely to have been a pseudonym than a coincidence. Anyone know who George Smiley was? Just curious if it was one of the later (313) admins in disguise, or maybe one of the hyperreal people? Clearly not really important, but it just made me curious, especially given the fictional character. Cheers, Tristan Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device
