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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
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 Posted - 04/13/2006 : 01:54:46
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exactly 100 years ago, samuel beckett was born. on a friday the 13th. may i toast to him and his wonderful books !
i'm just about to finish the biography on mr. beckett by james knowlson. i recommend this book highly to anybody who wants to find out more about the very intruiging life of beckett.
12 years ago, i got my first guitar (which is still the one i have & play today). i glued a photo of william reid (jesus&mary chain) & a photo of beckett on it, and both are still there.
"i'm in a beckett trance!"
I joined the cult of Souled American / 'cause they are a damn' fine band |
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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
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Posted - 04/13/2006 : 16:13:15
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I watched Endgame the other night with Michael Gambon and David Thewlis. I really enjoyed the bleak dark humour and the pacing and rhythm of the langauge. It really reminded me, after I heard it pointed out, of Steptoe and Son, with both individuals not being able to stand each other, but not being able to exist on their own. Plus, Michael Gambon's accent convinced me he was Irish, which is a rare feat. I also watched a talking mouth peice with Julianne Moore (didn't get the name of it), it should go into the quitting thread, but I stuck with it and found it hypnotic and beautiful, even though I didn't really have a clue what it was about.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 04/14/2006 : 07:23:50
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It was yesterday? I wasn't sure what day it was, exactly. I watched a little bit of Engame too, Barry, I saw some of that before. Michael Gambon does indeed do an excellent Irish accent. There was also a 1989 BBC production with the late Norman Beaton (from Desmond's) Stephen Rea, Charlie Drake and Kate Binchy. Had to check a few details on IMDB for that. Actually, I thought Stephen Tompkinson played Stephen Rea's part.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM !
