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Well Stan certainly has a HHHUUUGGGGEEE influence on my life, as with many as you. Him, George Lucas, and whoever created GI Joe pretty much defined my childhood. And it’s Marvel that I still enjoy today.
Super Heros are like our modern version of ancient mythology. Where a lot of cultures around the world have stories of hero’s that are hundreds of years old, our’s are less then a hundred. And a thousand years from now I am sure there will still be some version of Peter Parker and his spidey suit.
KTG17 wrote: ... and whoever created GI Joe pretty much defined my childhood.
Most of the credit for GI Joe would go to Larry Hama who wrote the characters and the file cards that came with the action figures. He's still writing them today. Heck of a guy.
Ah true... I do know about him, but I was really thinking of the actual toy designers. I actually didn’t know about the GI Joe comic until about 2 years after I started getting the toys.
Stan Lee was just about the most influential guy on my life growing up. I woke up this morning KNOWING today something rough was going to happen. Damn. Stan, you will be missed! Thank you for the incredible universe you created. Your work was incredible, your vision beyond amazing. Thank you for all you’ve done. You’ve made mine Marvel!
Reality is a nice place to visit, but I'd hate to live there.
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I physically bumped into Stan Lee at a con in a rush to get back to my booth as I was almost late for my shift. I didn't see who it was, I just said "Terribly sorry, sir." as I walked on. All he saw was an athletic build in normal street clothes with a Captain America ball cap on backwards. There was no mistaking who said "That's okay, True Believer!" behind me. I was frozen for a second. I was late, but this was Stan Lee. I had to get to the booth, but this was STAN fething LEE!!!!!!!!. Responsibility won out and I hustled to the booth, and I relayed the story. Nathan, the person I was replacing, said "You idiot!!! GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I legit ran back to that point, but he was gone.
I just caught the news about Stan Lee in a bizarre way. Welp. For once I actually don't feel that sad. I mean it sucks sure. I like Turnip's quote. I feel like Lee achieved everything he could want to achieve in his life. Not the worst way to go out in the end.
I physically bumped into Stan Lee at a con in a rush to get back to my booth as I was almost late for my shift. I didn't see who it was, I just said "Terribly sorry, sir." as I walked on. All he saw was an athletic build in normal street clothes with a Captain America ball cap on backwards. There was no mistaking who said "That's okay, True Believer!" behind me. I was frozen for a second. I was late, but this was Stan Lee. I had to get to the booth, but this was STAN fething LEE!!!!!!!!. Responsibility won out and I hustled to the booth, and I relayed the story. Nathan, the person I was replacing, said "You idiot!!! GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I legit ran back to that point, but he was gone.
I'm glad that Stan lived to see Marvel come back from the edge, he poured his life into the company and comics were in a huge slump for a while. I'm glad that he was able to push through that and see so much of his work hit the big screen. He was incredibly passionate about comics and his fans which is something unique and incredibly inspiring, you could just hear it in his voice that he just truly enjoyed it. I never got tired of hearing him talk or narrate things, he had a great voice that projected all of his passions and love for life and that's the part I'm going to miss the most. As much as I've always enjoyed his work I was an even bigger fan of who he was beyond all the comics and that he could bring so much hope and joy to the world. He had a wonderful 95 year run but it's still sad to know that his light has finally left this world. I've been tore up all day, he was a truly inspiring person and touched the lives of so many people.
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Deeply disappointing to see parasite trying to cash in on Stan Lee's passing.
FB feed is full of suspiciously new groups like 'Stan Lee Fans', 'Marvel Fanatic' and 'Stan Lee's True Believers', all trying to hawk shoddy t-shirt designs.
I want to pay cash to commemorate him, I'll look into any charities he may have supported, founded or been patron of. Give to something that mattered to him. Not to some random tat seller just looking to make a quick bundle.
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Princess Bride was one of my childhood favorite movies. The man had a masterpiece. Hopefully he’s hanging out with Andre the Giant and having “rhyme wars”.
Reality is a nice place to visit, but I'd hate to live there.
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In a spooky* coincidence there is a showing of the film at my local cinema in the New Year, shall definitely be raising the glass of wine in front of me to the man, peanuts may also be involved
* spooky is everyone bombarding the cinema club organiser with demands right ?
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"AND YET YOU ACT AS IF THERE IS SOME IDEAL ORDER IN THE WORLD, AS IF THERE IS SOME...SOME RIGHTNESS IN THE UNIVERSE BY WHICH IT MAY BE JUDGED."
Radio 4 had a bit of an interview with him this evening. It was recorded in 1988.
He told his daughters he was going to write them a story and what did they want it to be about? One said princesses, and the other said brides. So he said it will be called The Princess Bride.
He went on to say he didn't want people to think it was auto-biographical, but there was a lot of him in the book. It starts with names like Buttercup and Humperdink, because these are childish names and it's a story for children, but it develops a more serious side.
Amazing to think it will not be out of copyright until the 22nd century!
It's hard to believe the book is for children considering how cynical and mean spirited the novel is. It's pretty much an angry parody of the movie,* except instead of a grandpa reading to his grandson the book is bookended by a jerk in a loveless marriage trying to cheat on his wife.
*yes, the book was written before the movie, which raises questions about Goldman's intentions writing the screenplay.
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American magician and actor Ricky Jay has died of natural causes in Los Angeles, his manager has confirmed.
A 1993 profile of Jay in the New Yorker described him as "perhaps the most gifted sleight-of-hand artist alive", able to baffle even fellow magicians with his skills.
The performer also appeared in films like Boogie Nights, Magnolia and Tomorrow Never Dies.
Tributes have already begun to flood in from fellow magicians and actors.
Penn Jilette, of magic duo Penn & Teller, described him as "one of the best who ever lived", while How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris called his death a "profound loss"
Born Richard Jay Potash in Brooklyn, Jay did not publicly discuss his childhood, and his date of birth is not exactly known, ranging from 1946 to 1948.
He reportedly first performed in public at the age of four, and played a number of comedy clubs and nightclubs - thought to be one of the first magicians to do so.
Jay was also well known for his card throwing ability. In shows, he was able to throw cards into the rind of a watermelon from 10 paces.
Guinness World Records once reportedly listed Jay as throwing a playing card 190ft (58m) at 90mph (145km/h).
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We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
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Of all the races of the universe the Squats have the longest memories and the shortest tempers. They are uncouth, unpredictably violent, and frequently drunk. Overall, I'm glad they're on our side!
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One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
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At least you won't have to spend the rest of this winter tied to this xxxxing couch.
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