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Expert Profile: Shannon Marshall Lush

Expertise:  I am mostly conversant with the era of the Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker, however I have a deep and thorough knowledge of the entire history of the series as well as the spinoff merchandise. I edit a local magazine devoted to the series as well. I have limited knowledge of the audio plays and the book range; mainly it is the series itself I am familiar with. I enjoy the production and effects realm of the series and the factual minutia as much as the stories themselves.

Experience in the area
I have been a devoted fan for over 15 years and enjoy all aspects of the series, both the original and current.

Organizations
The AYUDWFCON (As Yet Unnamed Doctor Who Fan Club Of Newfoundland), a local branch of devoted fans who have created fan episodes and publish a magazine, The Whostorian Quarterly, of which I serve as editor and which is the only not-for-profit Canadian magazine to have the distinction of being placed in the Center For Newfoundland Studies and the Canadian Public Archives. I also am a member of the Newfoundland Writer's Alliance.

Publications
The Newfoundland Herald (provincial arts magazine), The Quill And Quire (Ottawa Standard newspaper annual supplement), The Evening Telegram (provincial newspaper), numerous trade publications, others.

Education/Credentials
I am a published author with numerous articles in local, national, and international magazines and newspapers, and a published volume of poetry. I also have won local and provincial writing awards.

Awards and Honors
1993 Honourable Mention, Newfoundland Writer's Alliance Arts And Letters Competition.

Past/Present Clients
Mulberry Books Publishing, St John's, Newfoundland, Oui! Films, Quebec City, PQ, Moonside Press, Newfoundland, Flanker Press, Newfoundland, Commoner's Publishing, Ottawa, ON, others.

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Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Colin Baker, the former Sixth Doctor, was summarily dismissed from the role and subsequently blamed, indirectly as well as directly, as one of the main reasons the series was pushed to the brink of complete cancellation. Of course, this fails to take into account the other various reasons for the series' problems at the time.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  Everything!
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Current Doctor Who David Tennant submitted a report to his teacher while in junior high school in which he identified his lifelong ambition was to grow up to play Doctor Who on television!
What do you like about this subject?  Doctor Who is a quirky, amusing, interesting series with a lead character that is mysterious, eccentric, witty and posessing a strong moral viewpoint. For a series about a time travelling alien it also holds out hope for the future of mankind, but never succumbs to the preachy, hands-on-hips moralising that Star Trek does.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 60
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
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9
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Most well thought out response I found this expert the best I have ever encountered on here
(M.G. on 02/25/08)
Very knowledgable in everything that is "Doctor Who".
(Steve on 12/04/06)
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Recent Answers from Shannon Marshall Lush
2008-06-07  dr who 'Theta Sigma' was a term (possibly a title) used by the Timelord Drax, an Academy friend of the Doctor's. It is left ambiguous just what Drax is referring to, however given that both men had known each...
2008-05-26  dr. who question 'The Sound Of Drums' reintroduces the character of The Master, one of (if not the greatest) enemies of The Doctor to have ever battled him. Unlike the majority of other top enemies, The Master is a Time...
2008-02-25  Why did The Brig Never Appear During Six's Tenure? As far as I am aware, this was not so much an oversight as it was simply a lack of opportunity owing to the duration of the Sixth Doctor's era. While John Nathan-Turner, the producer, was actively in the...
2007-01-09  what is dr whos real name There are several "answers" to this question, really. For the most part, it is pretty obvious that "The Doctor" is NOT his real name, rather an obscure title or else nickname that he prefers to be referred...
2006-12-11  Four Doctor Question Steve, nice to hear from you again! Unfortunately this time you may have me. I honestly don't recall every little smart remark made by the Fourth Doctor (I might have a shot at the Sixth, though, hint...
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