Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read was an Australian convicted criminal, gang member, and author. The 2000 film Chopper is based on his life. Read wrote a series of semi-autobiographical fictional crime novels and children's books. These images were captured in Collingwood's Leinster Arms Hotel, Chopper's favorite pub. Five minutes notice was given prior to his arrival time. Most of the day was in "hurry up and wait mode" Commission for Time Magazine