tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post2672948066949926158..comments2024-03-12T12:38:23.542-04:00Comments on The Kind of Face You Hate: RIP - Donald E. Westlakebill r.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-57647472966548450742009-01-03T16:15:00.000-05:002009-01-03T16:15:00.000-05:00I love sleep, too, but on weekends, if I sleep too...I love sleep, too, but on weekends, if I sleep too late, I get mad at myself for wasting the time. It's not like I'm building a barn or anything -- I would just use the time to read or watch a movie -- but I still get frustrated.<BR/><BR/>Did you like <B>Blood Meridian</B>? Because if so, why not give <B>Outer Dark</B> a whirl?bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-2991635680890635152009-01-03T02:14:00.000-05:002009-01-03T02:14:00.000-05:00It's interesting the battles we have with ourselve...It's interesting the battles we have with ourselves over what to consume in the small frame of a day.<BR/><BR/>I love sleeping, but sometimes I wish I didn't have too. If I get out of touch with news, commentary, movie watching, and listening to music, then I feel out of sorts. Mix that in with real life (life that gets realer the older you get...) and it's quite a balancing act. I don't know how the ones with kids do it.<BR/><BR/>This is embarassing, but I didn't read one book of fiction last year. Not one!Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067136509248849744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-9575049742169863282009-01-02T22:58:00.000-05:002009-01-02T22:58:00.000-05:00Fox - No, I don't read a book a day. I mean, I ha...Fox - No, I don't read a book a day. I mean, I <I>have</I>, but generally those books are extremely short, and gripping, and I don't have anything else going on that day. I think my average in a year is about 74, which isn't as much as I'd like, but more than a lot of people, I guess. In 2008, I only read 63, but I read more long books than I usually do (it took me a month to read <B>David Copperfield</B>).<BR/><BR/>I really wish I was faster. I know people (on-line at least) who read a lot faster than I do -- well over 100 books in a year, like John Self, who runs the book blog "Asylum", which is in my sidebar -- and I really envy them. I need to watch less crap TV, I guess.bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-69117893424835423452009-01-02T17:28:00.000-05:002009-01-02T17:28:00.000-05:00Bill-I wish I could comment on the passing of West...Bill-<BR/><BR/>I wish I could comment on the passing of Westlake, but sadly, I didn't know who he was (via <B>Cinema Styles</B>, this is a running theme for me today!).<BR/><BR/>But that's why I come here b/c you're "the reader". For instance, you say this:<BR/><BR/><I>In truth, I've only read around ten of Westlake's books, which is a tiny fraction of his output.</I><BR/><BR/>You say <I>only</I>, but to me that is a mountain. I've never read ten of ANYBODY'S books. <BR/><BR/>What I'm getting to is that I'm curious how many books you read in a year/month/week etc. Are you one of those who can read a book in a day? I find that fascinating. I know a girl that consumes books like food and it just blows my mind. <BR/><BR/>For the record, I am a <B>very sloooooow</B> reader so finishing a book in a day is something that just doesn't register with me at all.Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067136509248849744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-18797230365965385932009-01-02T16:53:00.000-05:002009-01-02T16:53:00.000-05:00What the hell is "jocular"? Is that like valley g...What the hell is "jocular"? Is that like valley girl speak for something that is jock-like?Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067136509248849744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-41638394552727651332009-01-02T14:15:00.000-05:002009-01-02T14:15:00.000-05:00What do you call field glasses that joke all the t...What do you call field glasses that joke all the time?<BR/><BR/>Jocular binoculars!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.instantrimshot.com/" REL="nofollow">Badda bing!</A>Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730146625671701859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-89384393856308339962009-01-02T13:33:00.000-05:002009-01-02T13:33:00.000-05:00That's how we deal with it!Besides, when he wanted...That's how we deal with it!<BR/><BR/>Besides, when he wanted to be, Westlake was a funny guy, so he would have appreciated this.bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-90235670057040623032009-01-02T13:18:00.000-05:002009-01-02T13:18:00.000-05:00Jesus, you guys are jocular. A man just died! Ha...Jesus, you guys are jocular. A man just <I>died</I>! Have some respect!Rick Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846018585978997261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-84719041915669920292009-01-02T12:36:00.000-05:002009-01-02T12:36:00.000-05:00I'll figure out a way to, just wait.I'll figure out a way to, just wait.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730146625671701859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-70241367818615512492009-01-02T12:20:00.000-05:002009-01-02T12:20:00.000-05:00Prove me wrong, Jonathan. Prove me wrong.Prove me wrong, Jonathan. Prove me wrong.bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-21776111057573649492009-01-02T12:13:00.000-05:002009-01-02T12:13:00.000-05:00No Bill not yet. Excepting for non-fiction, which...No Bill not yet. Excepting for non-fiction, which I'm reading constantly, the last fiction I read was <B>Franny and Zoe</B> back in August/September. Currently I'm reading <B>The Tin Drum</B>. <BR/><BR/>And blaming Marilyn. Really Bill. I hope you feel bad about that.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730146625671701859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-27661354164487151572009-01-02T12:10:00.000-05:002009-01-02T12:10:00.000-05:00Yes, I know, but still...I believe there is a conn...Yes, I know, but still...I believe there is a connection.bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-4466223327445081392009-01-02T12:00:00.000-05:002009-01-02T12:00:00.000-05:00It's Friday, Bill. Friday.It's Friday, Bill. Friday.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730000155687661753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-38547727332509181392009-01-02T11:55:00.000-05:002009-01-02T11:55:00.000-05:00Marilyn, this is MY blog! I can do and say as I p...Marilyn, this is MY blog! I can do and say as I please!<BR/><BR/>By the way, you cancel "Marilyn Monday", and look what happens? Somebody dies.bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-81358102216541561722009-01-02T11:54:00.001-05:002009-01-02T11:54:00.001-05:00Jonathan, are you still reading/did you ever actua...Jonathan, are you still reading/did you ever actually begin reading <B>The Hook</B>?bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-72378160624093620512009-01-02T11:54:00.000-05:002009-01-02T11:54:00.000-05:00You were right to send him out with Neri. Too bad ...You were right to send him out with Neri. Too bad it didn't work out.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730000155687661753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-27798272428502788442009-01-02T11:49:00.000-05:002009-01-02T11:49:00.000-05:00I'm furious. FURIOUS!But I don't know why. I did...I'm furious. FURIOUS!<BR/><BR/>But I don't know why. I didn't know <B>The Ax</B> was made into a movie. But I'll save it in my queue for whenever the day comes that it's available. Thanks Marilyn, I appreciate the heads up even if Mr. R. does not.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730146625671701859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-60573702831787725302009-01-02T11:16:00.000-05:002009-01-02T11:16:00.000-05:00Bill, Heel!Bill, Heel!Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730000155687661753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-81643663477453615672009-01-02T11:05:00.000-05:002009-01-02T11:05:00.000-05:00It's listed as being in "Save" status, which means...It's listed as being in "Save" status, which means I can't get it. I'm so angry at you right now.bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-69884626712037241652009-01-02T10:59:00.000-05:002009-01-02T10:59:00.000-05:00I saw it on the site. Maybe it's just in the datab...I saw it on the site. Maybe it's just in the database, but not available. Sorry, pardner.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730000155687661753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-21914393394498083942009-01-02T10:24:00.000-05:002009-01-02T10:24:00.000-05:00Hey! It's NOT available on Netflix! Way to get m...Hey! It's NOT available on Netflix! Way to get my hopes up...bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-73494715603542717452009-01-02T10:10:00.000-05:002009-01-02T10:10:00.000-05:00Oh. Well, then I'll just get it from then, I supp...Oh. Well, then I'll just get it from then, I suppose.bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-24223080170505294042009-01-02T10:09:00.000-05:002009-01-02T10:09:00.000-05:00It's available through Netflix, Bill.It's available through Netflix, Bill.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730000155687661753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-39686965888933689342009-01-02T09:33:00.000-05:002009-01-02T09:33:00.000-05:00Yours is now the first and only review of the Cost...Yours is now the first and only review of the Costa-Gavras film I've read, though I did know of its existence. I'm very happy to know that you liked it. Now if only I could get my hands on a copy...bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2856547151523423474.post-23306054378854729212009-01-02T09:10:00.000-05:002009-01-02T09:10:00.000-05:00Costa-GavrasCosta-GavrasMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730000155687661753noreply@blogger.com