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nuts_score Standard Userer	This is a bit OT but since no one goes to those other boards on this site I think I'll share my word here. I know we have a lot of Trek fans here (Sean and Jeron for sure, myself, I'm a fledgling) and I know that many of them have probably heard the plot leaks regarding the 11th film. AICN reported today about some more leaks and none other than Harlan Ellison chimed in with his feelings which can be read here. I had always heard he was an unpleasant man; but after this, I seriously love the man and I will now be searching out his work.
posted 11-12-2007 09:40 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Standard Userer	Ha! I have his "City on the Edge of Forever" script around somewhere. --Brian [Message edited by Crono/Kyp on 11-12-2007]
posted 11-12-2007 10:08 PM PT (US)

sean Standard Userer	I haven't read the plot links, Andrew, and will not read them. So, I'll have to abstain from reading Ellison's comments, unfortunately. I did, however, check out those WICKED pictures of Zachary Quinto as Spock over at IESB: He certainly looks the part! I'm more confident about this film than ever (at least the Nimoy/Quinto-Spock aspect of it all; and of course, the casting of Eric Bana as Nero is just brilliant); the score is a different story. [Message edited by sean on 11-12-2007]
posted 11-12-2007 10:15 PM PT (US)

MWRuger Standard Userer	I've met him a couple of times and he can be upleasant but you shouldn't let that deter you from his work. It's pretty good.
posted 11-12-2007 10:16 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Standard Userer	Yeah, I've heard that too. --Brian
posted 11-12-2007 10:43 PM PT (US)

nuts_score Standard Userer	But from my experience, unpleasant people can command some powerful work on the page, stage, and screen. Hell, my favorite actor of all-time is Klaus Kinski. Now tell me that he wasn't unpleasant!
posted 11-13-2007 05:50 PM PT (US)

Dylan Standard Userer	While we're at it, here's Ellison on a writer getting his/her due: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj5IV23g-fE And Harlan Ellison is a magnificent human being, one of my heroes - not only is he the greatest writer in our galaxy (I have no problem voting "Angry Candy" as the greatest short story collection ever, nor do I mind voting "Spider Kiss" as one of the great novels of all-time...the other 12 books of his I've read are masterpieces, as well), but he's also the most hilarious and intelligent loud mouth of the last twenty or thirty years. He says it like it is and calls it as he sees it, with amazing, unflinching and often scathing conviction and wit. I adore him. [Message edited by Dylan on 11-13-2007]
posted 11-13-2007 07:42 PM PT (US)

nuts_score Standard Userer	"Everyone else can be an ass hole, but I'm not!" -- The Harlan Ellison quote of the century! Great video, btw. [Message edited by nuts_score on 11-14-2007]
posted 11-14-2007 12:44 PM PT (US)

nuts_score Standard Userer	Second only to: "I don't take a piss without getting paid for it!" The truthful vitriol sprays long from his tooth. I'd love to have him by my side at a WGA strike rally.
posted 11-14-2007 12:47 PM PT (US)

Stargate Standard Userer	How about, "I sell my soul, but at the highest rates."
posted 11-14-2007 01:01 PM PT (US)

nuts_score Standard Userer	The video is filled with great Harlan-isms. ROFLCOPTER!
posted 11-14-2007 01:30 PM PT (US)

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