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Will Ferguson

Scotiabank Giller Dept: TORONTO - A kilt-wearing Calgary humorist Will Ferguson urged attendees at the star-studded Scotiabank Giller bash to raise a glass in honour of his craft Tuesday night as he captured the $50,000 prize for his novel "419.", according to Winnipeg Free Press. "So. Thanks. Ladies and gentlemen: To the written word. And finally, to answer the question you're all wondering yes I have something on underneath!" Giller Prize winner Will Ferguson toasts the literary community after winning the award for his book "419" in Toronto on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn "I'd like to raise a toast to the written word," the bearded Ferguson said as he accepted the award, pulling a flask out of the sporran attached to his Highland tartan outfit. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.