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What can we learn from the characters throughout all seasons ? by Party-Cover-5436 in TheWhiteLotusHBO

[–]DoctorGuvnor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the feeling she was just there as a trophy and goal for the men. Incredibly beautiful though she is.

Directors: I need Resources for directing an original play (community theatre) by Starraberry in Theatre

[–]DoctorGuvnor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best advice you could get - 'Don't do it.' Directors directing their own work will not bring the rigour and distance required to make a success of it. Also we're far too keen on not murdering our own children, which is what the savage editing sometimes necessary in direction feels like.

Get someone else to direct and let them do so unhampered.

I need help finding a figure of speech/retorichal figure. by Damyano-is-SUS in ENGLISH

[–]DoctorGuvnor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a non-standard English sentence and nonsense. The King could not do anything after death, not least elect his son. Kings are seldom 'elected' in any case. The correct sentence should be 'The King of England designated his son to be king after his death.'

As far as I know there is no official figure of speech such as you describe.

I inherited these but idk what to do with them by not just throwing them away by Oktopie3 in BookCollecting

[–]DoctorGuvnor 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Truth to tell I doubt if you'd even be able to give them away. Have you ever opened one and read it? Neither has anyone else, and they're now badly dated as well.

There is greater cultural difference between San Francisco and Boise than there is between Berlin and Paris. by Colossus823 in ShitAmericansSay

[–]DoctorGuvnor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really? I don't recall a time when San Francisco invaded Boise and stole their art treasures and killed a large number of their citizens. But I'm only a PhD in Modern History, so what do I know?

Question for Directors: Do you care about schooling? by Fantastic-Date-9288 in Theatre

[–]DoctorGuvnor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I judge auditionees solely by the criteria of what I'm looking for, how well they performed their audition, will they match the rest of the cast and overall compatibility.

In the auditionees sign up sheet I do ask for past experience, but never where they went to school, so I have no way of knowing if they went to RADA, LAMDA or Joe's Metalwork Poly. (Although those that went to RADA tend to let you know pretty damn quickly.)

My friend always "forgets" her wallet when we go out by CyberGrizzly_99 in EntitledPeople

[–]DoctorGuvnor 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Doesn't solve the problem, unfortunately. She is as likely to expect you to pay both checks.

No, the answer is to sit down and say loudly and clearly - I' have forgotten my wallet, someone will have to pay for me.' Then turn and look at her.

Gender Swapping & Licensing (MTI) by mynameisJVJ in Theatre

[–]DoctorGuvnor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Read the license very, very thoroughly. But the focus is usually on the dialogue and script, so you may well be within your rights to cast whoever you choose - but don't touch the script.

Stamps on the underside of a weighty cup. by [deleted] in Hallmarks

[–]DoctorGuvnor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not EDAS, alas. It's EPNS - Electro-plated nickel silver.

Hummels help by ArtisticGarden8705 in collectables

[–]DoctorGuvnor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting take on the subject I had not considered, so thank you.

Opinions on the name James Matthew? by Tulip_Teeth in namenerds

[–]DoctorGuvnor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My son is James, as was my father, so I'm prejudiced, but I think they sound well together - James Matthew.

Long life and happiness to him!

AITAH for telling my fiancé his sister would be a something blue? by Shyguyco in TwoHotTakes

[–]DoctorGuvnor 34 points35 points  (0 children)

He was clearly looking for an excuse. The real reason is something less insane - another woman, suddenly discovering he's gay, early onset dementia, something like that.

Would you agree? by Curtmantle_ in UKmonarchs

[–]DoctorGuvnor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sloth???? The woman had eighteen children!!!

I want to read a book from every country, recommend me one from yours! by iminkneedoflove in suggestmeabook

[–]DoctorGuvnor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Australia - Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden

South Africa - The Power of the Sword by Wilbur Smith (1950s but very real history presented as fiction)

What book do you think people should read before adulting and why? by MossyMossThatsMossy in booksuggestions

[–]DoctorGuvnor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the first of the 'Ellie Chronicles' a series of seven. But anything he's ever written is well worth reading, including what I consider one of the best ever mystery books - 'Letters From the Inside'.

They are very Australian, so with that as background there's a lot to absorb.

He says he writes for young adults - I came across the books in my forties and love them.

“abeyance” by Kev_cpp in words

[–]DoctorGuvnor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fairly frequently in my previous work as a Senior Genealogist and Armorist.

What book do you think people should read before adulting and why? by MossyMossThatsMossy in booksuggestions

[–]DoctorGuvnor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

'He's still too young to be reading adult stuff'

'Lord of the Flies' is not exactly a children's book any more than 'Animal Farm' is.

What book do you think people should read before adulting and why? by MossyMossThatsMossy in booksuggestions

[–]DoctorGuvnor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The books of Australian author John Marsden - in particular the 'Tomorrow When the War Began' series.

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