Many of John's pieces were so exceptional that readers (and sometimes interview subjects) were moved to write and express their huge enjoyment of the article. Here is a small selection:
| Mon | Yr | From | Subject |
| Oct | 69 | Editor of Cosmopolitan | Would you write for us ? |
| Sep | 71 | L J Brett | A Weekend with Fireball |
| Sep | 71 | Nan Kenway and Douglas Young | A Weekend with Fireball |
| Sep | 71 | Observer Colour Magazine | Response to whinger Mrs Balmer |
| Jul | 81 | Editor of Nova | Herogram or Evisceration ? |
| Mar | 82 | Woman's Editor of Daily Express | Would you write for us ? |
| Unknown | Frankie and Cathy McGowan | An edition of King edited by John | |
| Unknown | Rachel Roberts & Rex Harrison | A film review ? | |
| Feb | 85 | Mike Stott | The Toad Cross Code |
| Unknown | Russell Miller | A rave about an unknown article | |
| May | 88 | Evening Standard | Effusive 'Welcome aboard' |
| Mid | 07 | David Robson (Express) | Write it as John Sandilands would do it |