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  • In literature, meanwhile, Irvine Welsh's Skagboys, the prequel to Trainspotting, which tracks Mark Renton's initial descent into heroin addiction, is also out in April.

    Stone Roses, Trainspotting and the grunge look: the 90s revival is here 2012

  • So, to use Renton's analogy, those junkies in Edinburgh will be financially better-off than about three million British mortgage-holders by about this time next year.

    Gordon Brown, Charlie Whelan and Me 2009

  • So, to use Renton's analogy, those junkies in Edinburgh will be financially better-off than about three million British mortgage-holders by about this time next year.

    Debtspotting 2009

  • The film follows Renton's experiences with drugs and withdrawal, using a variety of cinematic techniques effectively to offer the viewer Renton's unique perspective on life.

    Dust Forms Words 100 Must-See Movies: 11 to 20 Greg Tannahill 2008

  • The film follows Renton's experiences with drugs and withdrawal, using a variety of cinematic techniques effectively to offer the viewer Renton's unique perspective on life.

    Archive 2008-05-01 Greg Tannahill 2008

  • I published Renton's memoirs, originally titled Chief Whip (!), and expressing total amazement at his admission in the book that he hadn't voted for La Thatch in the first round of voting.

    Archive 2005-12-01 2005

  • I published Renton's memoirs, originally titled Chief Whip (!), and expressing total amazement at his admission in the book that he hadn't voted for La Thatch in the first round of voting.

    Nothing like a good bit of Whipping... 2005

  • In connection with Mr. M'Kechnie's name in juxtaposition with Renton's crack half-back, I must honestly confess I am like Cuddie

    Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches David Drummond Bone

  • Mr. M'Kechnie, he does not seem to have played in many of the Renton's first-class matches, and his name is not found among Internationalists.

    Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches David Drummond Bone

  • They were seated in Renton's private office, and Renton picked up a small square block of wood from his desk.

    Foe-Farrell Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

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