Cambridge theoretical physicist, Professor Stephen Hawking, has stunned the world of science. The author of A Brief History of Time and How long is a Cosmic String told and audience gathered for Cambridge University’s Summer ball , "It’s all twaddle."

Since that curious outburst, Prof. Hawking gave us a frank interview where he admitted the truth about what really happened those years ago.

"I was watching a lot of science-fiction, like ‘Captain Scarlet’ and ‘Raumpatrolle’. My experiments weren’t going well, so I decided to pass the time by writing some fiction. Very soon I had a whole novel completed. For a laugh, I sent it to a publishing house and, to my surprise, they liked it."

It was only later that hawking realised that "A Brief History of Time" was being published as non-fiction.

"By then it was too late. The publishers didn't want to change anything, as the book was already on the shelves. Before long, people were accepting my fanciful book as science-fact! Who was I to tell them any different, after all with the money I was getting from the book I was able to settle down comfortably and continue my work."

Cambridge Egg-Heads have reacted angrily to the news, and are calling for organised burnings of the offending publication.

"It’s the sensible thing to do," said Prof. Gregory Bandiman.

"He took us for a ride and we won’t let him off the hook."

Some in the college are talking about drastic measures such as booby trapping wheelchair ramps, however all this has left Prof. Hawking completly unfazed.

"It’s not my fault the idiots didn’t cop on! I’ve made a bucket load of cash, and I plan to enjoy it."

The Professor plans to retire from University and spend the rest of his life dedicated to writing potboiler detective novels.
"My next book is already on the way. Just think ‘Mike Hammer’ meets ‘Charles Bronson’ and your on the right track."