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A Smart and Sassy Jazz Band “What’s up, Daddi? You look awful this morning.” “I didn’t get any sleep last night. Some cats were making a terrible racket on our roof. You must have heard them, Rinpoche?” “Oh that was my jazz group, Daddi. You were right about opera singing not being the best...

Singing like Kitty Te Catawa “Rinpoche, what’s the matter? Why were you wailing so plaintively? Are you in pain?” “I was just practising my scales and arpeggios, Daddi. I’ve started taking singing lessons with Dr. Tröger.” “Dr. Tröger? The tutor who trained you for your Chief Cat of the House exam? I didn’t know...

“Daddi, today is Thank Tabithat Day. It’s a very special day for cats.” “Why is that, Rinpoche?” “Well, Daddi, according to an old cat legend, there were once many different animals on earth, but there were no cats. The story goes that Tabithat, the god of cats, looked down from his home on high...

As Mad as a Gum Tree Full of Galahs “G’day, Daddi. How ya going?” “I’m well, thank you, Rinpoche. How are you?” “Good, Daddi. Why aren’t you at the place called Work today? Are you chucking a sickie?” “No, Rinpoche, I’m not pretending to be sick. I have a big project that I’m working...

“Rinpoche, how is your new friend from Australia?” “Harry? I suppose he’s all right, Daddi.” “You don’t sound very enthusiastic. Have you two had a falling-out?” “No, Daddi, I like Harry a lot. It’s just that I don’t understand him. He meows with a funny twang, and everything he says sounds like a question.”...

“Daddi, I have a new friend. His name is Harry, and he’s just come back from a place called Australia. He lived there for three years.” “Did he like Australia?” “A lot, but not in the beginning, Daddi. He was sent to prison when he arrived, and he didn’t know what he had done...

“Rinpoche, that pesky black cat is rummaging through my bin again. And this time, there’s a scruffy ginger cat with him. Look at the mess they’ve made! I’m turning the hose on them.” “No, Daddi, don’t do it … please! That ginger cat is my best friend, Gwyneth!” “Gwyneth? You must be mistaken, Rinpoche....

“Rinpoche, something strange is going on. There are eight cats sitting outside my front door, and each of them is holding a mouse. Do you know anything about this?” “Oh, those are some of my followers, Daddi.” “Your followers?” “Yes, Daddi. I don’t like to boast, but I’ve become famous and have many fans...

“Rinpoche, you look exhausted, and your ear is bleeding. What happened? Were you in a fight?” “No, Daddi. I was looking after the kitten next door, Mittens, while his owner went to the shops. I thought it would be fun to play a few games with him, but he immediately grabbed hold of my...

“Daddi, why are dogs such pointless creatures?” “What you mean, Rinpoche?” “All they do is drool, Daddi. They are dumb and disgusting creatures.” “I think that’s a bit harsh, Rinpoche.” “But it’s true, Daddi. Just think about their poor personal hygiene. Have you ever seen a dog wash itself or clean up its mess...