20 Facts about Stephen Larkham
February 21st 2008 00:00
Here's a few little known facts about Stephen Larkham.
1. Stephen Larkham's middle name is Omenal.
2. Stephen Larkham once held the contents of my handbag.
3. Stephen Larkham has to carry a special weapon license because he's armed (...and legged and chest-ed, etc...) dangerous. grrr.
4. Stephen Larkham can outfox his shadow. It once caught up to him but after a severe shadow boxing bout, his shadow took an AVO out on Larkham.
5. Dan Carter was once seen coming out of a Cosmetic Surgeon's clinic clutching a photo of Stephen Larkham
6. Stephen Larkham has a genius IQ and would have invented sliced bread if he had been born at the time when bread was just loafing around.
7. The Stephen Larkham tackle bag is a very popular with NZ and SA Forwards. The sand-weighted tackle bag bounces right back. Every time.
8. The term "to do a Larkham" -meaning, to execute a perfect manoeuvre- derives from Larkham's ability to move at the speed of light whilst looking like he's running through molasses.
9. Stephen Larkham's parents were nominated for the Nobel Physiology Prize for creating such a perfect speciman.
*The prize was awarded to DDH's parents.
10. Stephen Larkham is Perfect here.
11. Stephen Larkham once carved his initials on the Webb Ellis Trophy (the Rugby World Cup) and although commonly known as Bill, amongst select circles the trophy is officially known as the Larkham Cup. The officials just don't know that yet.
12. Stephen Larkham has a grandstand named after him (and Gregan) at Canberra Stadium...which means that one can now drape themselves all over Larkham without fear of getting arrested.
13. Stephen Larkham has said in an interview that a Lamborghini is his dream car.
14. Stephen Larkham told me in an interview that the above isn't true.
15. Jonny Wilkinson was once seen skulking out of a mafia Don's lair clutching a photo of Stephen Larkham .
16. South African parents get their children to eat their vegetables and attend Rugby training by saying "...or else Stephen Larkham will kick another drop goal..."
17. Stephen Larkham was nicknamed ****** after the 'named character' in the film 'Weekend at ******'*' because he supposedly was as 'animated' as this character. I hate that nickname but I make lemonade out of lemons so...the nickname just proves he's dead sexy.
18. Stephen Larkham looks great in photos.
18a. There are no semi clothed photos of Stephen Larkham. I've searched. Believe me I've searched.
19. Stephen Larkham in the flesh....phwoooaaaaaarrrrr....
19a. Fully clothed but...the t-shirt and jeans clung in all the right places...
20. Stephen Larkham would be mortified if he ever read this.
*******
Please note that I haven't allowed truth to get in the way of a good story. Scattered amongst the true facts is a healthy dose of fabrication and partial truth and should be truth.
Now let's see what you picked as the truth:
ALL - Congratulations! You're on my planet...Larkhamania.
Should and Could be Truth:
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 15, 16
True facts:
2 (he had no choice and hopefully no memory)
6 (bonafide Mensa level)
8 (used often as a description...maybe not as a term per se...)
10 (/10)
11 (the initial carving is true)
12 (the Gregan-Larkham Stand at Canberra Stadium built in their honour)
13 (in 'Open Road' magazine)
14 (I asked him if this was true because it seemed out of character. I was right. He was rushed and said the first thing that came to mind. All this really means is that I know far too much about the Man)
17 (this nickname is ALL wrong. Quiet and humble he may be...but dead he's not. Read interview excerpt here)
18 (uh huh, uh huh)
19 (oh yeah)
20 (Oh. Yeah.)
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1st image courtesy of The Australian
2nd image courtesy of my computer skills
3rd image courtesy of...well duh...it says 'who'.
**********
Stephen Larkham
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1. Stephen Larkham's middle name is Omenal.
2. Stephen Larkham once held the contents of my handbag.
3. Stephen Larkham has to carry a special weapon license because he's armed (...and legged and chest-ed, etc...) dangerous. grrr.
4. Stephen Larkham can outfox his shadow. It once caught up to him but after a severe shadow boxing bout, his shadow took an AVO out on Larkham.
5. Dan Carter was once seen coming out of a Cosmetic Surgeon's clinic clutching a photo of Stephen Larkham
6. Stephen Larkham has a genius IQ and would have invented sliced bread if he had been born at the time when bread was just loafing around.
7. The Stephen Larkham tackle bag is a very popular with NZ and SA Forwards. The sand-weighted tackle bag bounces right back. Every time.
8. The term "to do a Larkham" -meaning, to execute a perfect manoeuvre- derives from Larkham's ability to move at the speed of light whilst looking like he's running through molasses.
9. Stephen Larkham's parents were nominated for the Nobel Physiology Prize for creating such a perfect speciman.
*The prize was awarded to DDH's parents.
10. Stephen Larkham is Perfect here.
11. Stephen Larkham once carved his initials on the Webb Ellis Trophy (the Rugby World Cup) and although commonly known as Bill, amongst select circles the trophy is officially known as the Larkham Cup. The officials just don't know that yet.
12. Stephen Larkham has a grandstand named after him (and Gregan) at Canberra Stadium...which means that one can now drape themselves all over Larkham without fear of getting arrested.
13. Stephen Larkham has said in an interview that a Lamborghini is his dream car.
14. Stephen Larkham told me in an interview that the above isn't true.
15. Jonny Wilkinson was once seen skulking out of a mafia Don's lair clutching a photo of Stephen Larkham .
16. South African parents get their children to eat their vegetables and attend Rugby training by saying "...or else Stephen Larkham will kick another drop goal..."
17. Stephen Larkham was nicknamed ****** after the 'named character' in the film 'Weekend at ******'*' because he supposedly was as 'animated' as this character. I hate that nickname but I make lemonade out of lemons so...the nickname just proves he's dead sexy.
18. Stephen Larkham looks great in photos.
18a. There are no semi clothed photos of Stephen Larkham. I've searched. Believe me I've searched.
19. Stephen Larkham in the flesh....phwoooaaaaaarrrrr....
19a. Fully clothed but...the t-shirt and jeans clung in all the right places...
20. Stephen Larkham would be mortified if he ever read this.
*******
Please note that I haven't allowed truth to get in the way of a good story. Scattered amongst the true facts is a healthy dose of fabrication and partial truth and should be truth.
Now let's see what you picked as the truth:
ALL - Congratulations! You're on my planet...Larkhamania.
Should and Could be Truth:
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 15, 16
True facts:
2 (he had no choice and hopefully no memory)
6 (bonafide Mensa level)
8 (used often as a description...maybe not as a term per se...)
10 (/10)
11 (the initial carving is true)
12 (the Gregan-Larkham Stand at Canberra Stadium built in their honour)
13 (in 'Open Road' magazine)
14 (I asked him if this was true because it seemed out of character. I was right. He was rushed and said the first thing that came to mind. All this really means is that I know far too much about the Man)
17 (this nickname is ALL wrong. Quiet and humble he may be...but dead he's not. Read interview excerpt here)
18 (uh huh, uh huh)
19 (oh yeah)
20 (Oh. Yeah.)
**********
1st image courtesy of The Australian
2nd image courtesy of my computer skills
3rd image courtesy of...well duh...it says 'who'.
**********
Stephen LarkhamPlease take a moment to click this;
Please Note:
The Comments Section has been disabled as I am currently unable to respond to any comment/s left because I have the attention span of a goldfish and I need to focu...what was I saying? My apologies for the inconvenience. Thank you for participating in my madness.
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