May 2012
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There is no greater formulator of a woman’s taste than New York City....
– Letitia Balrige, Of Diamonds and Diplomats (1968)
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Hunger - The 20-minute-long No-cuts Scene
Just watched Hunger again over the weekend. I had forgotten about this fantastic scene between the Fassbender and Liam Cunningham, which is a 20-minute long conversation, in theatrical style, with minimal cuts (only cuts to Bobby Sands towards the end because he is telling a long story). This was basically one long shot that they had to do without cutting, therefore practice was essential. They...
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Among the responsibilities of command is the necessity to punish… but only...
– Paul Muad’dib in Children of Dune
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April 2012
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Do not compete with what is happening. To compete is to prepare for failure.
Do...
– Duncan Idaho/ Hayt in Dune Messiah
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War is useful because it is effective in so many areas. It stimulates the...
– Bijaz the dwarf, in Dune Messiah
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There are limits to power, as those who put their hopes in a constitution always...
– Paul Muad’dib in Dune Messiah
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Deceit is a tool of statecraft
– Princess Irulan in Dune Messiah