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Marilyn Moss Rockefeller's avatar

I love this piece, Richard. I'm such an old romantic. And yes, life is where the heart is.

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Thank you, Marilyn--from a fellow old romantic!

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Nancy Harmon Jenkins's avatar

Brilliant! Thank you, merci bien, Richard, j'ai pas compris un mot mais. . . it was totally understandable anyway. And right, a great actor.

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Richard Goodman's avatar

I'm so glad you liked it, Nancy.

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olivier's avatar

I love it that you know so much about Pagnol's work as a writer and a director. I agree with you that his approach is "from the heart" and I can see why he strikes a chord with you. Did you know he and Albert Cohen met in school as children and remained friends all their lives?

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Richard Goodman's avatar

No, I hadn't known that! I'm glad the Académie Française had the good sense to elect him--a filmmaker!

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olivier's avatar

Yes! And Robbe-Grillet made it too. Surprising isn't it? The man who is now sitting in chair 25 (once Pagnol's chair) is an avid Putin supporter.

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Terry Price's avatar

I love this as well, and the love the philosophical idea of does the heart ever go out of fashion. Mais non! How fun and thoughtful this is! Merci beaucoup, mon ami!

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Richard Goodman's avatar

Thanks, Terry. I appreciate your words, as always.

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