Have you no consideration for my nerves?

Quote of the day:

"If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it's another nonconformist who doesn't conform to the prevailing standard of nonconformity."

—Bill Vaughan


Sharing of the day: Since kmkibble75 is always so generous in sharing his earworms, this one, buddy, is for you:

Brandy, you're a fine girl.
What a good wife you would be,
but my life, my love, and my lady
is the sea...

I made a hair appointment today. My stylist is named Brandy. Sometimes that's all it takes.

Movieness of the day:

I know the Keira Knightley Pride and Prejudice wasn't to everyone's taste—these things are all so personal—but I liked it on a purely escapist level. And the more I see it, the more I appreciate the supporting performances.

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As to An Assembly Such as This, I got tired of it about halfway through and gave it up. You know, Mr. Darcy's transformation really is better happening "off screen," as Jane Austen originally wrote it.