Is Penguin Egg a reference to Nic Jones?

I tend to think Nic has enough problems without being connected with what you think.

use your own name, like I do, at least if everybody thinks and calls you an idiot, its on your acount.

For what its worth, I think it virtually a matter of record that the leaderships on every side in this particular scrap have been less than brilliant. Every side has missed real opportunities for peace and reconciliation and occasionally it has looked as though nobody has been much interested.   Priggish self righteousness rings a false sound from every quarter.

also I think its a bit undignified scrapping over this poor blokes bones. say something nice if you can. otherwise leave him alone.

It would be nice to hear from someone who had some insight into this man's skills and what made his work so remarkable. rather than the usual cacophony of my lot's better than your lot.
big al whittle