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Cunning Linguist

Saving bourgeois lives that might otherwise be doomed due, in part, to cognitive deficiency.

About Me

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to introduce you to a man who serves as a role model for us all. He's a scholar, a poet, a philosopher, and an intellectual juggernaut. His dedication to the sanctity of human life is only surpassed by his charm and unparalleled whit. So without further adieu, let's give a warm welcome to a true master debater; the man who put the Pun in Punchline and the Fun in Dysfunctional...Joe!

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My Interests

History, philosophy, good wine, music, theater, good wine, books, movies (have I mentioned good wine yet?), and basically anything that I haven't tried before. You only live once so you might as well enjoy life while you can. Live each moment to the fullest. One's life is not a movie that can be rewound and played again. Try to learn or experience something new each day. Find the things which you enjoy and savor their tastes.

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I'd like to meet:

Peter Singer, John Stuart Mill, Immanuel Kant, Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau, Dylan Thomas, William Shakespeare, Caesar Augustus, Imagawa Sadayo, Lucian of Samosata, John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Sen. Joseph Biden Jr., Garrison Keillor, Peter Jackson, Dennis Miller, Jessica Alba, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jimmy Buffett, and just about anybody else whose works or lifestyle I find appealing.

Music:

I have a rather eclectic musical appreciation. I enjoy anything from classical and jazz to R&B and good old fashion hard rock. The particular genre of music means far less to me than the music itself. I have a certain affinity for any music that incorporates classical influences regardless of its category. While I may enjoy multiple styles, I have a strong appreciation for young musicians. There is something infinitely more honest about the work of an artist who is not pumping out cookie-cutter music in order to sate agents and producers. Music should MEAN something significant; whether it be endearing, angry, provocative, or even comical. I like to be able to glean a bit of insight into the artist based on their work.

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Movies:

Classic: Cherade (with Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, & Walter Matthau), Sabrina (with Humphrey Bogart & Audrey Hepburn), The Maltese Falcon (with Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor), Roman Holiday (with Gregory Peck & Audrey Hepburn), The Godfather

Recent: The Phantom of the Opera starring Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, and Patrick Wilson (not quite the up to par with the broadway production but certainly the best film version to date), Chicago, The Princess Bride, The Lord of the Rings trilogy (of course), and just about anything with a lot of good special effects.

Television:

Rome, Dark Angel, Heroes, and just about anything on the History Chanel.

Books:

The Riftwar Saga (Magician: Apprentice, Magician: Master, Silverthorn, A Darkness at Sethanon) by Raymond E. Feist, Incarnations of Immortality series by Pierce Anthony, The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien, Animal Liberation by Peter Singer, The Republic by Plato, and Moby Dick by Herman Melville.

Heroes:



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My Blog

The Next President of the US (hopefully)

This is an address that Senator Joe Boden made to the International Association of Firefighters. It's a bit long but I've got to say, I really like this guy. It's been a long time since I've seen a po...
Posted by Cunning Linguist on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:29:00 PST

There's a Fine, Fine Line

I have been listening to the soundtrack from the Broadway musical, Avenue Q. Avenue Q is a Tony-winning comedy that parodies the PBS children's show, Sesame Street. An assortment of puppets and people...
Posted by Cunning Linguist on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:24:00 PST

The Oldest Profession: Women Are From Mars; Men Are From Venus

While at a party this evening, the conversation veered into an unexpected topic...that of prostitution. The ironic part of this conversation was that the majority of the women in the room were staunch...
Posted by Cunning Linguist on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:13:00 PST

"Plutonian Shore" (potential lyrics)

*Disclaimer: In years past, I used to write songs. Primarily lyrics but occasionally music as well. It's something that I haven't done for a long time. However, lately I've had some lyrics in my head ...
Posted by Cunning Linguist on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:39:00 PST

"Lips Like Morphine" by Kill hannah

I want a girl with lips like morphine,Knock me out every time they touch me.I wanna feel a kiss just crush me,And break me down.Knock me out (knock me out),Knock me out (knock me out).Cause I've waite...
Posted by Cunning Linguist on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:29:00 PST

Happy Halloween!

I hope everybody has a wonderful Halloween. In the spirit of the day, here's an old favorite:   The Raven Edgar Allan Poe [First published in 1845]   Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pon...
Posted by Cunning Linguist on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:38:00 PST

"Pain" by Three Days Grace

Pain, without lovePain, I can't get enoughPain, I like it rough'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at allYou're sick of feeling numbYou're not the only oneI'll take you by the handAnd I'll show y...
Posted by Cunning Linguist on Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:44:00 PST

I Feel The Need To Wine (yes, I spelled it that way on purpose).

I was looking over the profile of someone recently added to my friends list and noticed that she listed 'wine tasting' among her interests. This got me thinking. Those of you who know me know that I h...
Posted by Cunning Linguist on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 08:02:00 PST

CSI Charleston

  A rambling, disjointed thought pattern (not quite worthy of being labeled a 'rant')&   My weekend got kicked off with a rather ominous start. I arrived home Thursday night to find that som...
Posted by Cunning Linguist on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:10:00 PST

"When You're Evil" by Voltaire

When You're Evil by Voltaire When the Devil is too busyAnd Death's a bit too muchThey call on me by name you see,For my special touch.To the Gentlemen I'm Miss FortuneTo the Ladies I'm Sir PrizeBut ca...
Posted by Cunning Linguist on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:55:00 PST