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Location: Avon, CT United States
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I get by with a little help from my friends. I live in CT. Favorite movies (who can have just one?) include: It's a Wonderful Life, The Thomas Crowne Affair, Bringing Up Baby, Good Will Hunting, Sullivan's Travels. Music favs include: John Mellencamp, X, Smashmouth, Annie Lennox, Sara McLaughlan, Chris Issac, Dave Mathews, XTC, Yaz and many many more. I LOVE television. Current must-see's are: We… Read moreI get by with a little help from my friends. I live in CT. Favorite movies (who can have just one?) include: It's a Wonderful Life, The Thomas Crowne Affair, Bringing Up Baby, Good Will Hunting, Sullivan's Travels. Music favs include: John Mellencamp, X, Smashmouth, Annie Lennox, Sara McLaughlan, Chris Issac, Dave Mathews, XTC, Yaz and many many more.
I LOVE television. Current must-see's are: West Wing, 6 Feet Under, Friends and Red Sox Baseball!
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The other reviews listed really get into the plot of the story, so I'll stay away from that! What an engaging read. I was amazed at the truthfulness of the historical setting, the development of the characters was phenomenal, and Mr. Carr entranced me with his writing! I felt as if I was a member of their little group trying to discover the answers to their mystery. I had a really tough time putting this book down...I had to find out what happened next. I had to get all of Carr's other books!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I met Benjamin Zander several times, as the company I work for had him present at several leadership type meetings. He had a profound impact on my life. I went from thinking that I worked for an insurance company, to working for a company that helps to keep people healthy and living full lives. His ideas appear simple, almost child-like, yet they make total and complete sense in the big-bad grown-up world. Taking these simple steps lets you live a more joyous, purposfull life. I highly recommend this book, and if you ever get a chance to see Zander, whether conducting a symphony, or discussing his philosophy, please take the chance...it will be inspiring!
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There are several movies that I don't understand how in the world people can dislike them. Training Day falls into my second category of Why do so many people love this film. Sure Denzel did a great job (I'm still not sure it deserved an Oscar Nomination...never mind the award). Ethan was a tremendous supporting actor...but the movie was just a series of yelling matches. What was the point of this film? Why was Denzel's character the way he was? There was just something totally missing here.
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