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Biographies
Newt: Stop Quoting Me, You Lying Quoters
Last week, former Congressman Newt Gingrich announced he will seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. presidency in 2012:
Happy 100th Deathday, Gustav Mahler!
The great Viennese composer and conductor Gustav Mahler died in his beloved Vienna on this day in 1911. Mahler had a weak heart, and he had been struggling with a bacterial infection of the heart tissues for several weeks. The New York Times obituary noted that his death “was precipitated by the spread of his heart affliction to his lungs, which developed a fatal pneumonic weakness during the last few days.” He was only 50, for pete’s sakes.
Kenyon Grads Remember David Foster Wallace
The Millions has a good little feature they call “He Was Water: Kenyon Grads Remember David Foster Wallace’s Commencement Speech”.
Here’s a video/audio excerpt:
James Franco Did WHAT Now?
James Franco had Brad Renfro’s name carved into his arm with a switchblade. That’s what the L.A. Times Culture Monster says.See our biography of James Franco for more on the actor-slash-writer-slash-carvee.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie Titles That Now Seem Prescient
After this morning’s news, that is:JuniorTrue Lies
Kindergarten CopPredator
Collateral DamageHappy Anniversary and Goodbye
Twins (?)
Rahm Takes the Oath
Fans of missing fingers will appreciate this photo of Rahm Emanuel taking the oath of office yesterday as Chicago’s new mayor. Emanuel lost part of his right middle finger to …..
Jerry Lewis to Retire from the MDA Labor Day Telethon
For 45 years and 900 broadcast hours, Jerry Lewis has hosted the annual Labor Day telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Admits Fathering a Child with a Staffer
Maybe dull old Gov. Gray Davis looks a little better now.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Biography (with Photos)
Our biography of Dominique Strauss-Kahn is now live.