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The greatest university in the world finally gets recognition in American news for granting Bob Dylan an honorary doctorate, of all things. It’s only the second honorary degree he’s accepted, the other being from Princeton (one of those newfangled schools here in the New World). Nonetheless, there’s Sir Ken capping the new Dr. Dylan and Jim Douglas, one of the nicest people I’ve met, about to give him his doctoral hood. Huzzah for St Andrews. And huzzah for Dr. Bob Dylan, even though I don’t like his music. Here is the AP’s take on events.

Published at 10:39 am on Wednesday 23 June 2004. Categories: St Andrews.
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I have to say, I’ve only ever heard two of Dr. Dylan’s songs and that was one of them. I was not terribly impressed. One evening in University Hall, Henry Finnegan (everyone’s favourite scoundrel) forced me to listen to some song about God on our side. It was slow, whiny, and irritating.

— Andrew Cusack 24 Jun 2004 2:10 am

The university choir sang “Blowin’ in the Wind”. Apparently your man looked none too pleased.

— Laura 24 Jun 2004 12:03 pm
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