Arthur Miller 1915-2005 - Original Trilogy

Author: ricarleite
Time: 11-Feb-2005 1:25 PM
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This is so weird... Just 2 days ago I was looking for a copy of the dustin hofman version of "death of a salesman", which I first watched in a saturday night at 2am, about 8 years ago... And now he's dead. As I've mentioned before, celebreties tend to DIE when I read about them, see their movies or look for their material... So be careful Charlie Kaufman (I was just reading about him).

“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering

Author: Warbler
Time: 11-Feb-2005 5:41 PM
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I have never seen "Death of A Salesman". I have however seen "A Crucible" another play written by Arthur Miller. Powerful play, very powerful.

R.I.P. Arthur Miller.

p.s.

Ric, never ever read about me

Author: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
Time: 11-Feb-2005 5:56 PM
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A lot of celebrities seem to be dying lately.

Goodbye Arthur, rest in peace and thank you for your all your hard work.

I'd like a qui-gon jinn please with an Obi-Wan to go.

Red heads ROCK. Blondes do not rock. Nuff said.

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Author: Shimraa
Time: 11-Feb-2005 6:14 PM
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Originally posted by: Warbler
I have never seen "Death of A Salesman". I have however seen "A Crucible" another play written by Arthur Miller. Powerful play, very powerful.

R.I.P. Arthur Miller.

p.s.

Ric, never ever read about me

yeah i studied that play, it was quite good. RIP Mr. Miller

Author: ricarleite
Time: 11-Feb-2005 11:30 PM
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I don't think you have to worry about that Warbler. I said celebrities, meaning only famous and talented people.

“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering

Author: bad_karma24
Time: 12-Feb-2005 7:44 AM
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Funny thing was I was just talking about him yesterday too.

I have a syndrome where famous people tend to die when I'm camping. It's already happened to Reagen and Brando.

Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here, this is the war room!

Author: starkiller
Time: 12-Feb-2005 7:49 AM
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I had to read both The Crucible and Death of a Salesman in high school.

Death of a Salesman was one of those summer reading books, so it DIDN'T get done (leave us alone over the summer).
The Crucible was during the school year, so I did actually read it. We also watched the movie in school after reading it.

Author: Warbler
Time: 12-Feb-2005 5:55 PM
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Originally posted by: ricarleite
I don't think you have to worry about that Warbler. I said celebrities, meaning only famous and talented people.

wise***!

Author: Bossk
Time: 13-Feb-2005 7:32 AM
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When I come across news about famous people dying while I'm at work, I usually announce it to the other people in my office (hey, I'm stuck behind a computer nine hours a day, five days a week; I need my fun). When I announced that Arthur Miller had died, not a single other person had ever heard of him. I was in shock. Even after saying Death of a Salesman, they still didn't know. I couldn't believe it.

"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 14-Feb-2005 3:36 AM
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Some people are thoroughly uncultured, and in a university environment, that's truly sad.

Princess Leia: I happen to like nice men.
Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author: Bossk
Time: 14-Feb-2005 4:16 AM
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How do you think I felt? I wanted to say something, but refrained.

"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 14-Feb-2005 4:17 AM
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You could have quoted Toy Story: "You uncultured swine!"

Princess Leia: I happen to like nice men.
Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author: Bossk
Time: 14-Feb-2005 4:24 AM
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Oh and I'm so sure they'd be jumping when I asked them for help after that one. Joke though it may be.

"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 14-Feb-2005 4:29 AM
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Which part of the university do you work in again?

Princess Leia: I happen to like nice men.
Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author: Bossk
Time: 14-Feb-2005 4:38 AM
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Public Relations (which includes the creative marketing areas -- graphic design, publications, website (me), etc.)

"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 14-Feb-2005 4:41 AM
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That explains the lack of cultural knowledge, you being excepted of course.

Princess Leia: I happen to like nice men.
Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author: Bossk
Time: 14-Feb-2005 4:45 AM
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Yeah, but if our original graphic designer and staff writer were still here, they would have known. I'm shocked our new graphic designer didn't know him. She seemed pretty cultured to me. Until this, of course.

"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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Kevin A
Webmaster/Primary Cynic
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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 15-Feb-2005 4:59 AM
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That's a shame.

Princess Leia: I happen to like nice men.
Han Solo: I'm a nice man.

Author: ADigitalMan
Time: 15-Feb-2005 6:25 AM
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And for those who continue to be clueless, perhaps this will help: Arthur Miller is this guy who married Marilyn Monroe.

I am fluent in over six million forms of procrastination.

Author: Bossk
Time: 15-Feb-2005 6:26 AM
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I never wanted to be a playwright more in my life than when I first read that fact a long time ago.

"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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Author: ricarleite
Time: 15-Feb-2005 8:22 AM
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Originally posted by: Bossk
When I come across news about famous people dying while I'm at work, I usually announce it to the other people in my office (hey, I'm stuck behind a computer nine hours a day, five days a week; I need my fun). When I announced that Arthur Miller had died, not a single other person had ever heard of him. I was in shock. Even after saying Death of a Salesman, they still didn't know. I couldn't believe it.

That made me feel very smart, and yet pathetic at the same time.

“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering