From famous British comedian Dave Longley:

[Mark Rippetoe]

Hi Rip

I got a 600lb deadlift today.

I'm thrilled. It went up nicely too.


Getting stronger has been the best use of my time over the last 4 years and 8 months. I also finally managed a 300lb bench (308lb) which has eluded me for a number of reasons.

Thank you for all that you do. Life changing stuff.


Dave

[gadders]

Famous where? Not in Britain.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Certainly he is. You are merely unexposed.

[Kregna]

I can't see him on wikipedia

[Scaldrew]

Apparently he told an unfunny joke that got bloggers on the Internet-excuse me, journalists-really upset.

By your will, here's the deadlift in question: David Longley on Twitter: "How's the fringe show? It's a 600lb deadlift. FUCK THE FRINGE. @SS_strength https://t.co/NmzsHJPeCn" Bad angle, but the lumbar flexion at the start of the lift is noticeable. Not a bad pull otherwise.

[Frankie]

Those quads. We'd love him down in E&P.

[gadders]

Was he the bloke in this advert? MoneySuperMarket ? Dave?s Epic Strut - YouTube

[Sean Herbison]

I can't see him on wikipedia

Yeah. Even that Rippletoe guy has a Wikipedia page.

[Dave Longley]

Certainly he is. You are merely unexposed.

Yes. I am EXTREMELY famous.

The lumbar extension is also, indeed, noticeable. It was rather heavy.

Getting stronger has been the absolute best thing that I have done over the last four and a half years. Being in touch with Rip (sporadically, he's a busy man) and Jordan has helped me immeasurably. I am indebted to every single person on the board, for asking questions, providing answers and being entertaining.

The biggest thrill has been in helping others. I think I've helped shift a dozen or so copies of Starting Strength, and I've "coached" 6 people through a linear progression.

Thanks, Rip.