Well, I would not so identify even were I a one-of-those. Who else could pronounce it? How could you toast the Queen before the beer got warm?

Speaking of writers with recognisable geographic referents, one thing I really like about William Gibson's latest is the parts of Vancouver he describes that I know very very well. I can hear the gulls cry at 0200h....But I am sure your fellow is better, and I will ferret out his works like an old stoat.