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Happy Birthday, Herman!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by maedez

Famous bearded gent Herman Melville was born on 1 August 1819:

Herman Melville, 1885

Herman Melville on Truth Uncompromisingly Told

Posted on July 31, 2016 by maedez

“Truth uncompromisingly told will always have its jagged edges.”-Herman Melville (Billy Budd)

Isak Dinesen on the Divine Art

Posted on July 25, 2016 by maedez

“The divine art is the story.”-Isak Dinesen

George Bernard Shaw on Humanity

Posted on July 11, 2016 by maedez

“Only on paper has humanity yet achieved glory, beauty, truth, knowledge, virtue, and abiding love.”-George Bernard Shaw

Another Caricature of George Bernard Shaw

Posted on July 6, 2016 by maedez

This caricature of George Bernard Shaw is what the world needs…

Caricature of George Bernard Shaw in the 16 August 1911 issue of Vanity Fair

Franz Kafka on the Frozen Sea

Posted on July 3, 2016 by maedez

Happy birthday, Franz Kafka! He was born on 3 July 1883.

Franz Kafka Quote

Erich Maria Remarque Quote

Posted on June 22, 2016 by maedez

This is pretty decent writing advice, too, if taken only when needed.

Erich Maria Remarque Quote

Writers in Art: Harriet Martineau

Posted on June 12, 2016 by maedez

Harriet Martineau was born on 12 June 1802:

Harriet Martineau

William Styron on Great Books

Posted on June 11, 2016 by maedez

William Styron Quote

It’s Your Birthday, Thomas Mann!

Posted on June 6, 2016 by maedez

German writer Thomas Mann was born on 6 June 1875. Here he is as a young man with an exceptionally fine mustache:

A Young Thomas Mann

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!