questions from "Alan Johson My pop star ambtions"

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chebu

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Could you please help me on following questions about
a BBC article "Alan Johson: My pop star ambitions"
BBC News - Alan Johnson: 'My pop star ambitions'

Question1:11th paragraph

"I wonder that Bert was never prosecuted under the Trade Descriptions Act."

-Why did Alan wonder about Bert Weedon this way?


Question2:2nd paragraph at "Invading the North"

"We even performed in front of 1,000 young people at Aylesbury College (not quite the O2 but it thrilled us)."

-What "O2" means?

Question3: 3rd paragraph at "Invading the North"

"Danny hired it for an hour and we did the Clark/Kearns quest for the perfect two minute pop hit - Hard Life, and my song I Have Seen as the B-side."

-Who is Clark/Kearns? I assume they are famouse music stars, but can't guess who they are.

I'll be grateful for your assistance.
 

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Could you please help me on following questions about
a BBC article "Alan Johson: My pop star ambitions"?
BBC News - Alan Johnson: 'My pop star ambitions'

Question1: 11th paragraph

"I wonder that Bert was never prosecuted under the Trade Descriptions Act."

-Why did Alan wonder about Bert Weedon this way?

I think it's sarcastic. You can be prosecuted under the Trades Descriptions Act if you describe yourself or your company as something you're not. I imagine that Bert Weedon probably promoted himself as a singer/musician, but Alan thinks that he wasn't really talented enough to make that claim.


Question2: 2nd paragraph at "Invading the North"

"We even performed in front of 1,000 young people at Aylesbury College (not quite the O2 but it thrilled us)."

- What does "O2" mean?

The O2 is a music venue in London. It's called the O2 Arena, but it's frequently just abbreviated to the O2.

Question3: 3rd paragraph at "Invading the North"

"Danny hired it for an hour and we did the Clark/Kearns quest for the perfect two minute pop hit - Hard Life, and my song I Have Seen as the B-side."

-Who are Clark/Kearns? I assume they are famous music stars, but can't guess who they are.

Sorry, on this one I have no idea!

I'll be grateful for your assistance.

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chebu

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Dear emsr2d2

Thank you for your help!:)


I can't find the answer for Question 3 yet;
I'll be happy if anyone could give me good advice.
 
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