Saturday, April 23, 2011

Happy Birthday, Willy Boy

Shakespeare knew what he was talking about - so many times, ages hence would quote him - sometimes giving him credit, sometimes not, but even 500 years ago, he knew stuff would be timeless, and he really capitalized on it.  At least I hope he did. 

To be or not to be.  Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?  Yond Cassius (insert other covetous politician's name) has a lean and hungry look; such men are dangerous.  Yep.  He knew what he was talking about. 

Deciding who and what to do or be is a timeless concept.  Relating women to the heat of passion another timeless adage; and lean and hungry politicians will do just about anything to get attention.  Such is the stuff that writers are made of.  I wonder if the Bard knew just how timeless his works would be?  Hell, he must have known - he wrote about his own immortality often enough. 

Happy Birthday, Will.  You pulled it off!

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