pursuing my happiness

Jul 04, 2006 14:20

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. - That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, - That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Yeah TJ. ♥ Say what you will about him, but the guy knew how to write a document.

The "required watching" for the screenwriting class is "Wings of Desire" (German movie with Bruno Ganz about an angel who becomes mortal). Saw it a while ago. Very pretentious, with lots of bombastic inner monologue. Couldn't pay attention to it. It's supposed to be a classic or something but... not such a good sign. :/

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