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FEBRUARY 12, 2009 at 7:22 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
J.K. Rowling's is set to leave her handprints in Edinburgh today
. Ms. Rowling agreed to have her handprints displayed for posterity in honor of receiving the Edinburgh Award last year.
Jo had this to say about the honor:
I was delighted to receive the Edinburgh Award, as this city and its wonderful inhabitants have meant so much to me for the last 15 years.
It is particularly appropriate for a writer's hands to be represented, so I am deeply honoured to have my keyboard-chipped fingernails, not to mention my pen-induced friction callous, commemorated in the place where I produced Harry Potter.
Ms. Rowling is the second recipient of the Edinburgh Award, Ian Rankin won the award in 2007.
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Auror
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mad_eye muggle says:
Awesome!Congratulations to you JK!Another worthy accolade.She's always been one of my fave authors,indeed she's a gifted writer as well as having a nice sense of humor.You go JK!
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 8:18 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9045
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Very cool. Nice to see a tradition similar to the one out here in Hollywood. Well deserved award and nice way to commemorate it.
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 9:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
Congratulations J.K.Rowling. I'd love to have my handprint some place.
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 9:18 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 455
Ice_Fairy says:
Wow, That's great which I could be there to see it.
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 9:31 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1966
DanFan723 says:
Yay Jo! You totally deserve the honor! Those are the beautiful hands that wrote one of the most enchanting series in history and changed the lives of many!
Thank you!
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 9:34 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
An honor! Congratulations she totally deserves it! Thanks for the memories Jo
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 11:16 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 35
delacourpromqueen says:
great. She totally deserves it. HP and Jo must be remembered forever.
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
That's awesome! Congrats again to Jo!
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 4:51 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3901
Hecate3fold says:
I love her sence of humor! I hope she draws the scar in the cement along with her signature if she also signs it.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 7:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1389
Luna! says:
Ha! Good one JK! xD
I want to see it :)
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 11:08 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Ickle Ronikins says:
Wow! That is perfect! Displaying where harry potter was first produced! Those hand prints are either going to be hanging for a long time, or sold, for a hefty suum of cash.
Posted Feb 12, 2009 at 11:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3277
Tenshi says:
Spoken like a true author. I love how eloquent she sounds aobut an event like... hand stamping! I wonder where the prints are going to be exactly?
Posted Feb 13, 2009 at 1:11 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27899
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
woooohooo JKR =)
That is exciting :)
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Feb 13, 2009 at 10:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1907
A.D.Figg says:
That is so cool! I love the little calloused hand comment.
Go Jo!
Posted Feb 14, 2009 at 12:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
I love her eloquence. Such a writer! Congratulations.
Posted Feb 14, 2009 at 8:45 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
That's awesome J.K.! I love your humor :) You deserve it!
Posted Feb 14, 2009 at 11:25 PM EST
Mistress of Music
Points: 8868
ViolaNut says:
Hmmm, wonder if they'll actually be displayed at the Elephant House or what... kind of hard to find the place (for a clueless tourist anyway.... ;-) ), it's off the Royal Mile a bit. Might be nice to have them at the Balmoral, too, where she finished DH. I'll have to keep a lookout next time I'm in Edinburgh ('cause I'm determined to get back there...).
Posted Feb 14, 2009 at 11:35 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
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JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...I will be in Edinburgh this summer. I take a look see and a Photo.
Posted Feb 15, 2009 at 1:12 PM EST
Squib
Points: 159
hpfan4lifexoxo says:
That's so cool!
I might be visiting this summer!
That would be so cool to see!
Posted Feb 15, 2009 at 4:11 PM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2501
Grayback'sVictim says:
Congradulations Rowling! She truly is becoming a living legend =)
I'd like to see those handprints of hers (tch, I'd like to see HER but hey I'll settle for that =D)
Posted Feb 16, 2009 at 1:57 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
Shannon7dance says:
I think the fact that people other than those in her fandom are now congratulating her on her tremendous work, not only as an author but as the divine person that she is, should make each of us feel so proud of Jo. She's a great woman who has her mind and heart in the right place. The world needs more role models like her.
Posted Feb 16, 2009 at 2:01 PM EST
Auror
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Anastasia Popovick says:
So exciting! JK is an amazing woman! She is a great role model for young people all around the world.
Posted Feb 26, 2009 at 7:08 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
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snaily says:
It is particularly appropriate for a writer's hands to be represented, so I am deeply honoured to have my keyboard-chipped fingernails, not to mention my pen-induced friction callous, commemorated in the place where I produced Harry Potter.
God! She has the perfect sense of humour!
Posted Mar 15, 2009 at 9:32 AM EST
Witch
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HpRwHgfan says:
That must be a big thrill and honor for Jo. She deserves it! Go ,Jo! You are a great writer!
Posted Nov 2, 2009 at 9:21 PM EST