A:Intellectual ability
Ability: intelligent, bright, clever, smart, shrewd, able, gifted, talented, brainy.
Lacking ability: stupid, foolish, half-witted, simple, silly, brainless, daft, dumb.
B:Attitudes towards life
Looking on either the bright or the black side of the things: optimistic, pessimistic.
Outward looking or inward looking: extroverted, introverted.
Calm or not calm with regard to attitude to life: relaxed, tense.
Practical, not dreamy in approach to life: sensible, down-to-earth.
Feeling things very intensely: sensitive.
C:Attitudes towards other people
Enjoying others' company: sociable, gregarious.
Disagreeing with others: quarrelsome, argumentative.
Taking pleasure in others' pain: cruel, sadistic.
Relaxed in attitude to self and others: easy-going, even-tempered.
Not polite to others: impolite, rude, ill-mannered, discourteous.
Telling the truth to others: honest, trustworthy, reliable, sincere.
Unhappy if others have what one does not have oneself: jealous, envious.
D) One person's meat in another person's poison
Some characteristics can be either positive or negative depending on your point of view. The words in the right-hand column mena roughly the same as the words in the left-hand column except that they have negative rather than positive connotations.
Determined obstinate, stubborn, pig-headed.
Thrifty/economical miserly, mean, tight-fisted.
Self-assured self-important, arrogant, full of oneself.
Assertive aggressive, bossy (colloquial)
Original pecualiar, weird, eccentric, odd.
Frank/direct/open blunt, abrupt, brusque, curt.
Broad-minded unprincipled, permissive.
Inquiring inquisitive, nosy (colloquial)
Generous extravagant.
Innocent naive.
Ambitious pushy (colloquial)
Exercice: Do the following exercice and check your answers below.
Match these words with their opposites.
1 clever introverted
2 extroverted tight-fisted
3 rude courteous
4 cruel gregarious
5 generous kind-hearted
6 unsociable halfd-witted.
Tuesday, 25 December 2007
English and Chinese
one couple two culture Dr. Dan Waters
English are traditionally to be gentlemanlike, reserve and like thinking and reading, and quiet.
Normal people dress in a clean, comfortable and relax way, but prepare to be decent and professional for certain situation.
They tend to meet only by arrangement. Live in private way.
Chinese is industrious, goodness, value family and old a lot and take responsible for looking after olds. Most lives in a lively and public way.
Chinese communicate in a direct way about private questions: work, marriage, partner, children, salary, etc. actually no English people asked me these questions until now, being asked me gf question by colleagues from Czech, as they don’t like being asked about that.
Actually Chinese are shy to talk about benefit with friends, but direct in a lot of private question. On the contrary, English are open about benefit, but very reserve about private thing. I think English way is more practical and civilized.
As a Chinese, I should be industrious and enterprise, to be talented, caring to old and young, well balanced. Avoid being so Chinese direct behave to order others, use please, sorry, excuse me, thanks etc , as more as possible. Oh yes I have direct black hair, fit and slim body. All these are identity. Listen more Chinese music and read Chinese tradition literature, and enjoy some Chinese art to keep my Chinese identity.
Although there are quite a lot difference in language, custom, culture, history and music, but English and Chinese have a lot in common- successful in study and work to further develop themselves, house, car and family. We are all human being, we all yearn for happy and comfortable life.
Normal people dress in a clean, comfortable and relax way, but prepare to be decent and professional for certain situation.
They tend to meet only by arrangement. Live in private way.
Chinese is industrious, goodness, value family and old a lot and take responsible for looking after olds. Most lives in a lively and public way.
Chinese communicate in a direct way about private questions: work, marriage, partner, children, salary, etc. actually no English people asked me these questions until now, being asked me gf question by colleagues from Czech, as they don’t like being asked about that.
Actually Chinese are shy to talk about benefit with friends, but direct in a lot of private question. On the contrary, English are open about benefit, but very reserve about private thing. I think English way is more practical and civilized.
As a Chinese, I should be industrious and enterprise, to be talented, caring to old and young, well balanced. Avoid being so Chinese direct behave to order others, use please, sorry, excuse me, thanks etc , as more as possible. Oh yes I have direct black hair, fit and slim body. All these are identity. Listen more Chinese music and read Chinese tradition literature, and enjoy some Chinese art to keep my Chinese identity.
Although there are quite a lot difference in language, custom, culture, history and music, but English and Chinese have a lot in common- successful in study and work to further develop themselves, house, car and family. We are all human being, we all yearn for happy and comfortable life.
Talk something at night with somebody
Most people is emotional at night, but normally they are inpersonal at day time.
So if you want other people's understanding and support, better do it at night.
Chinese tend to fix everything at dinner table, so it seems there is some reasons in it.
So if you want other people's understanding and support, better do it at night.
Chinese tend to fix everything at dinner table, so it seems there is some reasons in it.
Saturday, 22 December 2007
self-composed T
Got a bill from HR, 1700£ tax. I totally lost my temper. Angry and say some non sense meaningless. Not very supportive but try my best to point out where is the reason in a angry way.
T first have his lunch, then prepare his fruit and eat it. Then gave a phone call to tax people. After the conversation with them, wrote a letter and post it to them.
Now got a modified tax, just a little over 500£. He said he only can do one thing at one time. So eat first then call them.
T first have his lunch, then prepare his fruit and eat it. Then gave a phone call to tax people. After the conversation with them, wrote a letter and post it to them.
Now got a modified tax, just a little over 500£. He said he only can do one thing at one time. So eat first then call them.
Good will Hunting
He is a talented man, wrote this beautiful drama, also acte as a good actor. Truthful and honest and easy going, firm and a little bit rebel. make you feel he is just comfortable neibour big boy!Sean: Do you have a soul mate? Will: Define that. Sean: Someone you can relate to, someone who opens things up for you. Will: Sure, I got plenty. Sean: Well, name them. Will: Shakespeare, Nietzsche, Frost, O'Conner... Sean: Well that's great. They're all dead. Will: Not to me, they're not. Sean: You can't have a lot of dialogue with them. Will: Not without a heater and some serious smelling salts.
Will: I read your book last night. Sean: So you're the one.
Skylar: My father died when I was thirteen and I inherited this money. Did you ever think that everyday I wake up, that I wish I could give it back, that I would give it back in a second, if it meant I could have one more day with him? But I can't. And that's my life and I deal with it.
Skylar: What is your obsession with this money? My father died when I was 13 and I inherited this money. You don't think that every day I wake up and wish I could give it back? That I would give it back in a second if I could have one more day with him? But I can't, and that's my life and I deal with it. So don't put your shit on me when you're the one that's afraid. Will: I'm afraid? What am I afraid of? What the fuck am I afraid of? Skylar: You're afraid of me! You're afraid that I won't love you back! Fuck it, I wanna give it a shot! At least I'm honest with you.
Will: Fuck you. Sean: You're the shepherd.
Skylar: What if I said I wouldn't have sex with you again till I got to meet your friends, what would you say? Will: I'd say it's four-thirty in the morning, they're probably up. [Picks up Skylar's phone and begins dialing] Skylar: [Laughing] Men are shameless. If you're not thinking with your wiener then you're acting directly on it's behalf. Will: Thank you. [the phone picks up] Chuckie: Eh! What the fuck? Will: Nothing Chuckie, go back to sleep. [Hangs up the phone]
Sean: Real loss is only possible when you love something more than you love yourself.
Chuckie: I didn't get on Cathy last night. Will: No? Chuckie: Nah. Will: Why not? Chuckie: I don't know. [yells across room] Chuckie: Cathy! Cathy: What? Chuckie: Why didn't you give me none of that nasty little hoochie-woochie you usually throw at me? Cathy: Oh, fuck you and your Irish curse, Chuckie. Like I'd waste my energy spreading my legs for that Tootsie Roll dick? So go home and give it a tug yourself.
Will: Do you like apples? Clark: Yeah. Will: Well, I got her number. How do you like them apples?
Billy: You're legally allowed to drink now so we figured the best thing for you was a car.
Morgan: My boy's wicked smart.
Chuckie: Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat. Now, that's a fact. I'll fuckin' kill you.
Sean: So what do you really want to do? Will: I wanna be a shepherd. Sean: Really. Will: I wanna move up to Nashua, get a nice little spread, get some sheep and tend to them. Sean: Maybe you should go do that.
Skylar: I can be in the NBA. I'm tall, I like to wear shorts. Hook! Hook! Dunk! Dunk! Baby, I'm all about three points.
Sean: If you ever disrespect my wife again, I will end you. I will fucking end you. You got that, chief? Will: Time's up.
Sean: Nail them while they're vulnerable, that's my motto.
Sean: See you Monday. We'll be talking about Freud and why he did enough cocaine to kill a small horse.
Skylar: You were hoping for a goodnight kiss. Will: No, you know. I'll tell ya, I was hoping for a goodnight laid, but I'd settle for a good night kiss. Skylar: [Bursts out laughing] How very noble of you. Will: Thank you. But I was, you know, hoping for a good night kiss. Skylar: Well, let's just get it over with. Come on, come on. [They have their first kiss, Skylar giggling the whole time] Skylar: [after a few seconds, Skylar bursts out laughing] I think I got some of your pickle!
Chuckie: So this is a Harvard bar, huh? I thought there'd be equations and shit on the wall.
Morgan: Man, I can't believe you brought Skylar here when we're all fucking bombed and been drinking. What the fuck is she gonna think about us? Will: Yeah, Morgan, it's a real rarity that we'd be out drinking.
Will: [Sean is going through Will's profile. Inside we see are pictures of Will after brutal assaults by his foster parents] You ever have any, uh, experience with that? Sean: Twenty years of counseling, I've seen some pretty awful shit. Will: No. I mean, have you ever had any experience with that? Sean: Personally? Yeah. Yeah I have. [Sean looks away for a moment] Sean: I'm sure it ain't good. Will: My father was an alcoholic. Mean fuckin' drunk. Used to come home hammered, looking to whale on someone. So I had to provoke him, so he wouldn't go after my mother and little brother. Interesting nights were when he wore his rings... Will: He used to just put a belt, a stick, and a wrench on the kitchen table and say, "Choose." Sean: Well, I gotta go with the belt there. Will: I used to go with the wrench. Sean: Why? Will: Cause fuck him, that' why. Sean: Your foster father? Will: Yeah. [pause] Will: So what does it say? Will has an attachment disorder? Fear of abandonment? Is that why I broke up with Skylar? Sean: Didn't know you had. Wanna talk about it? [Will shakes his head, stares off] Sean: Will, you see this, all this shit? [Holds up the file, and drops it on his desk] Sean: It's not your fault. Will: [Softly, still staring off] I know... Sean: No you don't. It's not your fault. Will: [Serious] I know. Sean: No. Listen to me son. It's not your fault. Will: I know that. Sean: It's not your fault. [Will is silent, eyes closed] Sean: It's not your fault. Will: [Will's eyes open, misty already] Don't fuck with me Sean. Not you. Sean: It's not your fault. [Will shoves Sean back, and then, hands trembling, buries his face in his hands. Will begins sobbing. Sean puts his hands on Will's shoulders, and Will grabs him and holds him close, crying] Will: Oh my God! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry Sean! [Will continues sobbing in Sean's arms]
Sean: I teach this shit, I didn't say I know how to do it.
Morgan: Hey, let's get off our motha's, afterall, I just got off yours!
Sean: Maybe you're perfect right now. Maybe you don't wanna ruin that. I think that's a super philosophy, Will, that way you can go through your entire life without ever having to really know anybody... Will: ...You ever think about gettin' remarried? Sean: My wife's dead. Will: Hence the word: remarried. Sean: She's dead. Will: Yeah Well, I think that's a super philosophy, Sean. I mean that way you could actually go through the rest of your life without ever really knowing anybody. Sean: Time's up.
Skylar: Maybe we could go out for coffee sometime? Will: Great, or maybe we could go somewhere and just eat a bunch of caramels. Skylar: What? Will: When you think about it, it's just as arbitrary as drinking coffee. Skylar: [laughs] Okay, sounds good.
Will: Do you buy all these books retail or do you send away for, like, a shrink kit that comes with all these volumes included?
Chuckie: You're sitting on a winning lottery ticket and you're too big of a pussy to cash it in.
Will: Oh, come on! What? Why is it always this? I mean, I fuckin' owe it to myself to do this or that. What if I don't want to? Chuckie: No. No, no no no. Fuck you, you don't owe it to yourself man, you owe it to me, 'cause tomorrow I'm gonna wake up and I'll be 50, and I'll still be doin' this shit. And that's all right. That's fine. I mean, you're sittin' on a winnin' lottery ticket. You're too much of a pussy to cash it in, and that's bullshit. 'Cause I'd do fuckin' anything to have what you got. So would any of these fuckin' guys. It'd be an insult to us if you're still here in 20 years. Hangin' around here is a fuckin' waste of your time.
Sean: And why does he hang out with those retarted gorillas, as you called them, because any one of them, if he asked them to, would take a fucking bat to your head, okay? It's called loyalty.
Sean: Look, if you're gonna jerk off, why don't you do it at home with a moist towel?
Will: Do you play the piano? Skylar: A bit. Will: Okay, when you look at a piano you see Mozart, right? Skylar: I see "Chopsticks."
Will: Beethoven, okay. He looked at a piano, and it just made sense to him. He could just play. Skylar: So what are you saying? You play the piano? Will: No, not a lick. I mean, I look at a piano, I see a bunch of keys, three pedals, and a box of wood. But Beethoven, Mozart, they saw it, they could just play. I couldn't paint you a picture, I probably can't hit the ball out of Fenway, and I can't play the piano. Skylar: But you can do my o-chem paper in under an hour. Will: Right. Well, I mean when it came to stuff like that... I could always just play.
Will: Does this violate the doctor-patient relationship? Sean: Not unless you grab my ass.
Will: You wasted $150,000 on an education you coulda got for a buck fifty in late charges at the public library.
Will: See, the sad thing about a guy like you is in 50 years you're gonna staht doin some thinkin on your own and you're gonna come up with the fact that there are two certaintees in life. One, don't do that. And Two, you dropped a hundred and fifty grand on a fuckin education you coulda got for a dollah fifty in late chahges at the public library
Lambeau: Sometimes I wish I had never met you. Because then I could go to sleep at night not knowing there was someone like you out there.
Will: So, when did you know, like, that she was the one for you? Sean: October 21st, 1975. Will: Jesus Christ. You know the fuckin' date? Sean: Oh yeah. Cus' it was game six of the World Series. Biggest game in Red Sox history. Will: Yeah, sure. Sean: My friends and I had, you know, slept out on the sidewalk all night to get tickets. Will: You got tickets? Sean: Yep. Day of the game. I was sittin' in a bar, waitin' for the game to start, and in walks this girl. Oh it was an amazing game, though. You know, bottom of the 8th Carbo ties it up at a 6-6. It went to 12. Bottom of the 12th, in stepped Carlton Fisk. Old Pudge. Steps up to the plate, you know, and he's got that weird stance. Will: Yeah, yeah. Sean: And BAM! He clocks it. High fly ball down the left field line! Thirty-five thousand people, on their feet, yellin' at the ball, but that's not because of Fisk. He's wavin' at the ball like a madman. Will: Yeah, I've seen... Sean: He's going, "Get over! Get over! Get OVER!" And then it HITS the foul pole. OH, he goes apeshit, and 35,000 fans, you know, they charge the field, you know? Will: Yeah, and he's fuckin' bowlin' police out of the way! Sean: Goin', "God! Get out of the way! Get 'em away!" Banging people... Will: I can't fuckin' believe you had tickets to that fuckin' game! Sean: Yeah! Will: Did you rush the field? Sean: No, I didn't rush the fuckin' field, I wasn't there. Will: What? Sean: No - I was in a bar havin' a drink with my future wife. Will: You missed Pudge Fisk's homerun? Sean: Oh yeah. Will: To have a fuckin' drink with some lady you never met? Sean: Yeah, but you shoulda seen her. She was a stunner.
Will: I don't care if Helen of Troy walks in the room, that's game six! Sean: Oh, Helen of Troy... Will: Oh my God, and who are these fuckin' friends of yours they let you get away with that? Sean: Oh... They had to. Will: W-w-w-what'd you say to them? Sean: I just slid my ticket across the table and I said, "Sorry guys, I gotta see about a girl." Will: I gotta go see about a girl? Sean: Yeah. Will: That's what you said? And they let you get away with that? Sean: Oh yeah. They saw in my eyes that I meant it. Will: You're kiddin' me. Sean: No, I'm not kiddin' you, Will. That's why I'm not talkin' right now about some girl I saw at a bar twenty years ago and how I always regretted not going over and talking to her. I don't regret the 18 years I was married to Nancy. I don't regret the six years I had to give up counseling when she got sick. And I don't regret the last years when she got really sick. And I sure as hell don't regret missin' the damn game. That's regret. [pause] Will: Wow... Woulda been nice to catch that game, though. Sean: I didn't know Pudge was gonna hit a homer.
Will: Why shouldn't I work for the N.S.A.? That's a tough one, but I'll take a shot. Say I'm working at N.S.A. Somebody puts a code on my desk, something nobody else can break. Maybe I take a shot at it and maybe I break it. And I'm real happy with myself, 'cause I did my job well. But maybe that code was the location of some rebel army in North Africa or the Middle East. Once they have that location, they bomb the village where the rebels were hiding and fifteen hundred people I never met, never had a no problem with get killed. Now the politicians are sayin', "Oh, Send in the marines to secure the area" 'cause they don't give a shit. It won't be their kid over there, gettin' shot. Just like it wasn't them when their number got called, 'cause they were pullin' a tour in the National Guard. It'll be some kid from Southie takin' shrapnel in the ass. And he comes back to find that the plant he used to work at got exported to the country he just got back from. And the guy who put the shrapnel in his ass got his old job, 'cause he'll work for fifteen cents a day and no bathroom breaks. Meanwhile he realizes the only reason he was over there in the first place was so we could install a government that would sell us oil at a good price. And of course the oil companies used the skirmish over there to scare up domestic oil prices. A cute little ancillary benefit for them, but it ain't helping my buddy at two-fifty a gallon. And they're takin' their sweet time bringin' the oil back of course, and maybe even took the liberty of hiring an alcoholic skipper who likes to drink martinis and fuckin' play slalom with the icebergs, and it ain't too long 'til he hits one, spills the oil and kills all the sea life in the North Atlantic. So now my buddy's out of work and he can't afford to drive, so he's got to walk to the fuckin' job interviews, which sucks 'cause the shrapnel in his ass is givin' him chronic hemorrhoids. And meanwhile he's starvin' 'cause every time he tries to get a bite to eat the only blue plate special they're servin' is North Atlantic scrod with Quaker State. So what did I think? I'm holdin' out for somethin' better. I figure fuck it, while I'm at it why not just shoot my buddy, take his job, give it to his sworn enemy, hike up gas prices, bomb a village, club a baby seal, hit the hash pipe and join the National Guard? I could be elected president.
Sean: You're not perfect sport, and let me save you the suspense, this girl you've met she's not perfect either. But the question is whether or not you're perfect for each other.
Chuckie: Wait, Bill. Hold it. Did you hear that? [Man moans upstairs] Chuckie: Morgan! If you're watching pornos in my mom's room again, I'm gonna give you a fucking beating! [Morgan runs downstairs] Morgan: What's up fellas? Billy: Morgan, why don't you jerk off in your own fucking house. Man, that's fucking filthy. Morgan: I ain't got a VCR in my house. Chuckie: Aw, c'mon, not on my glove. Morgan: I didn't use the glove. Chuckie: That's my Little League glove. Morgan: What do you want me to do? Chuckie: I mean, what's wrong with you? You'll hump a baseball glove? Morgan: I was just using it for clean-up. Chuckie: Stop jerking off in my mother's room! Morgan: Ain't there another VCR in the house? Chuckie: It's just sad bro.
Sean: Thought about what you said to me the other day, about my painting. Stayed up half the night thinking about it. Something occurred to me... fell into a deep peaceful sleep, and haven't thought about you since. Do you know what occurred to me? Will: No. Sean: You're just a kid, you don't have the faintest idea what you're talkin' about. Will: Why thank you. Sean: It's all right. You've never been out of Boston. Will: Nope. Sean: So if I asked you about art, you'd probably give me the skinny on every art book ever written. Michelangelo, you know a lot about him. Life's work, political aspirations, him and the pope, sexual orientations, the whole works, right? But I'll bet you can't tell me what it smells like in the Sistine Chapel. You've never actually stood there and looked up at that beautiful ceiling; seen that. If I ask you about women, you'd probably give me a syllabus about your personal favorites. You may have even been laid a few times. But you can't tell me what it feels like to wake up next to a woman and feel truly happy. You're a tough kid. And I'd ask you about war, you'd probably throw Shakespeare at me, right, "once more unto the breach dear friends." But you've never been near one. You've never held your best friend's head in your lap, watch him gasp his last breath looking to you for help. I'd ask you about love, you'd probably quote me a sonnet. But you've never looked at a woman and been totally vulnerable. Known someone that could level you with her eyes, feeling like God put an angel on earth just for you. Who could rescue you from the depths of hell. And you wouldn't know what it's like to be her angel, to have that love for her, be there forever, through anything, through cancer. And you wouldn't know about sleeping sitting up in the hospital room for two months, holding her hand, because the doctors could see in your eyes, that the terms "visiting hours" don't apply to you. You don't know about real loss, 'cause it only occurs when you've loved something more than you love yourself. And I doubt you've ever dared to love anybody that much. And look at you... I don't see an intelligent, confident man... I see a cocky, scared shitless kid. But you're a genius Will. No one denies that. No one could possibly understand the depths of you. But you presume to know everything about me because you saw a painting of mine, and you ripped my fucking life apart. You're an orphan right? [Will nods] Sean: You think I know the first thing about how hard your life has been, how you feel, who you are, because I read Oliver Twist? Does that encapsulate you? Personally... I don't give a shit about all that, because you know what, I can't learn anything from you, I can't read in some fuckin' book. Unless you want to talk about you, who you are. Then I'm fascinated. I'm in. But you don't want to do that do you sport? You're terrified of what you might say. Your move, chief.
Will: Maybe you haven't met the right woman? Sean: [angered] Maybe you should watch your mouth. Watch it right there, Chief!
[ordering drinks] Lambeau: Perrier. Sean: That's French for "club soda."
Chuckie: Morgan, I'm not going to Kelly's just because you like the take out girl. It's fifteen minutes out of our way. Morgan: What the fuck are we gonna do that we can't spare fifteen minutes.
Will: Do you find it hard to hide the fact that you're gay? Henry Lipkin, Psychologist: [Stammers] What are... talking... about... What? Will: Look buddy, a few seconds ago you were ready to give me a jump! Henry Lipkin, Psychologist: A jump? I... I'm terribly sorry... I... Will: Hey, I don't have a problem with it. I don't care if you putt from the rough!
Sean: My wife used to fart when she was nervous.
Henry Lipkin, Psychologist: Now no more shenanigans, no more tomfoolery, no more ballyhoo.
Will: I'm pumped! Let the healing begin!
Sean: Do you have a soul mate? Will: Define that? Sean: Someone you can relate to, someone who opens things up for you. Will: Yeah, Chuckie. Sean: Chuckie's family, he would lie down in fucking traffic for you.
Will: What is this, a Taster's Choice moment between guys?
Sean: I knew you before you were a mathematical god, when you were pimple-faced and homesick and didn't know what side of the bed to piss on! Lambeau: Yeah, you were smarter than me then and you're smarter than me now. So don't blame me for how your life turned out. It's not my fault.
Morgan: Double Burger. [singing] Morgan: Chuck, I had a double burger! Chuckie: Will you shut the fuck up? I know what you ordered, I was there. Morgan: So give me my fucking sandwich. Chuckie: What do you mean your sandwich? I bought it. Hey Morgan, how much money you got on you? Morgan: I said I'd give you the change when we ordered the Sno-Cones when we pulled up, so why don't you give me my sandwich and stop being a prick. Chuckie: Well why don't you give me your fucking sixteen cents you got on you and we'll put your sandwich on layaway. There you go, keep it right up here for you, We'll put you on a program. Everyday you bring your six cents and at the end of the week you'll get your sandwich. Morgan: Why do you have to be such an asshole? Chuckie: What am I, fuckin' sandwich welfare? I think you should establish a good line of credit. Like how you bought your couch, payment plans. Remember how your mother brought in $10 everyday for a year and she finally got her couch Rent-A-Center Style? Morgan: Can I have my food now please? Chuckie: [throws the burger at Morgan] Here's your fucking double burger!
Lambeau: Yeah, you were smarter than me then, and you're smarter than me now. So, don't blame me for how your life turned out. Sean: I don't blame you! It's not about you, you mathematical dick! It's about the boy! He's a good kid! And I won't see you fuck him up like you're trying to fuck up me right now! I won't let you make feel like a failure too!
[last lines] [he reads a note from Will: "Sean, if the Professor calls about that job, just tell him, sorry, I have to go see about a girl."] Sean: Son of a bitch... He stole my line.
Will: I didn't ask for this. Sean: No, you were born with it. So don't cop out behind "I didn't ask for this".
Lambeau: You're angry at me for doing what you could have done but ask yourself, Sean. Ask yourself if you want Will to feel that way, if you want him to feel like a failure. Sean: Oh, you arrogant shit! That's why I don't come to the goddamned reunions 'cause I can't stand that look in your eye. Ya know, that condescending, embarrassed look. You think I'm a failure. I know who I am, and I'm proud of what I do. I was a conscientious choice, I didn't fuck up! And you and your cronies think I'm some sort of pity case. You and your kiss-ass chorus following you around going, "The Field's Medal! The Field's Medal!" Why are you still so fuckin' afraid of failure?
Sean: I just have a little question here. You could be a janitor anywhere. Why did work at the most prestigious technical college in the whole fuckin' world? And why did you sneak around at night and finish other people's formulas that only one or two people in the world could do and then lie about it? 'Cause I don't see a lot of honor in that, Will.
Sean: There's honor, ya know, in taking that 40-minute so those college kids could come in the morning and their floors are clean and their wastebaskets are empty. That's real work. Will: That's right. Sean: Right, and that's honorable. Sure that's why you took that job. I mean for the 'honor' of it.
Morgan: If you were gonna fight them, why didn't you fight them back there? We got snacks now!
Will: What the fuck do you want? Lambeau: My name is Gerald Lambeau. The guy who you told to go fuck himself. Will: Well, what the fuck do you want?
Will: You know, I was on this plane once. And I'm sittin' there and the captain comes on and he does his whole, "We'll be cruising at 35,000 feet," then he puts the mike down but he forgets to turn it off. Then he turns to the copilot and goes, "You know, all I could go for right now is a fuckin' blow job and a cup of coffee." So the stewardess fuckin' goes bombin' up from the back of the plane to tell him the mic's still on, and this guy behind me goes, "Hey hon, don't forget the coffee!"
Sean: People call those imperfections, but no, that's the good stuff.
Sean: Put it on my tab Tim: You ever plan on paying your tab? Sean: Yeah, chief. I've got the winning lottery ticket right here. Tim: What's the jackpot? Sean: Twelve million. Tim: I don't think that will cover it. Sean: Yeah, but it'll cover your sex change operation!
Tom: This is Professor Lambeau. Janitor: And this is Professor Haze.
Skylar: Do you have lots of brothers and sisters? Will: I'm Irish Catholic, what do you think? Skylar: But how many? Will: You wouldn't believe me if I told you. Skylar: Why? Go on, what, 5? 7? 8? How many? Will: I have 12 big brothers. Skylar: You do not have 12 brothers. Will: I swear to God, I swear to God, I'm lucky 13 right here. Skylar: Do you know all their names? Will: Do I... yeah they're my brothers. Skylar: What are they called? Will: Marky, Ricky, Danny, Terry, Mikey, Davey, Timmy, Tommy, Joey, Robby, Johnny, and Brian. Skylar: Say it again. Will: Marky, Ricky, Danny, Terry, Mikey, Davey, Timmy, Tommy, Joey, Robby, Johnny, and Brian. Skylar: ...and Willy. Will: Willy? Will...
Morgan: I swallowed a bug.
[first lines] Lambeau: Mod fx... squared... dx. So please finish Parceval, by next time. I know many of you had this as undergraduates, but it won't hurt to brush up.
Chuckie: Hey asshole. Will: What, bitch? Chuckie: Happy birthday.
Sean: Do you like books? Will: Yeah. Sean: [points to wall] Did you read any of these books? Will: I don't know. Sean: [points to shelf] How about any of these books? Will: Probably not. Sean: What about the ones on the top shelf? You read those? Will: [looks] Yeah, I read those. Sean: Good for you. What do you think about 'em? Will: Hey, I'm not here for a fuckin' book report. They're your books. Why don't you read them? Sean: I did. I had to. Will: Must've taken you a long time. Sean: Yeah, it did.
Chuckie: Christ, who did you call? Will: No-one. I forgot the number. Morgan: You fuckin' retarded? You went all the way out there in the rain and you didn't bring the number? Will: No, it was your mother's 900 number. I just ran out of quarters.
Sean: Hey, Gerry, In the 1960's there was a young man that graduated from the University of Michigan. Did some brilliant work in mathematics. Specifically bounded harmonic functions. Then he went on to Berkeley. He was assistant professor. Showed amazing potential. Then he moved to Montana, and blew the competition away. Lambeau: Yeah, so who was he? Sean: Ted Kaczynski. Lambeau: Haven't heard of him. Sean: Hey, Timmy! Tim: Yo. Sean: Who's Ted Kaczynski? Tim: Unabomber.
Chuckie: Every day I come by your house and I pick you up. And we go out. We have a few drinks, and a few laughs, and it's great. But you know what the best part of my day is? For about ten seconds, from when I pull up to the curb and when I get to your door, cause I think, maybe I'll get up there and I'll knock on the door and you won't be there. No goodbye. No see you later. No nothing. You just left. I don't know much, but I know that.
Skylar: Well, let's see if you can get this one. I've got a little story for you. All right. There's an old couple in bed. Mary and Paddy. And they wake up on the morning their... fiftieth anniversary. And Mary looks over and gazes adoringly at Paddy, she's like, "Aw, Jesus, Paddy. You're such a good lookin' feller. I love you. I want to give you a little present. Anything your little heart desires, I'm going to give it to ya'. What would you like?" And Paddy's like, "Aw, gee, Mary, that's a very sweet offer. Now, in fifty years, there's one thing that's been missing. And uh... I would like you to give me a blow job. I would like that." And Mary's like, "All right." She takes her teeth out, puts them in the glass and she gives him a blow job. And afterwards, Paddy's like, "Ah, geez, now THAT's what I've been missin'. That was the most beautiful, Earth-shatterin' thing ever. Beautiful Mary, I love ya'! Is there anything that I can do for you?" And Mary looks up at him and she goes, [letting beer spill out of her mouth] Skylar: "Give us a kiss!"
Chuckie: You're suspect! Yeah, you! I don't know what your reputation is in this town but after the shit you tried to pull today you can bet I'll be looking into you. Now the business we have, heretofore, you can speak with my aforementioned attorney. Good day gentlemen and until that day comes, keep your ear to the grindstone.
Will: [talking to Skylar] What do you wanna know? That I don't have 12 brothers?That I am a fuckin' orphan? You don't wanna hear that... no, you don't wanna hear that. You don't wanna hear that I got fuckin' cigarettes put out on me when I was a little kid! That this [points to his left ribs] Will: 'cause the mother fucker stabbed me! You don't wanna hear that shit Skylar. Tell me you don't wanna hear that shit! isn't fuckin' surgery
Will: I read your book last night. Sean: So you're the one.
Skylar: My father died when I was thirteen and I inherited this money. Did you ever think that everyday I wake up, that I wish I could give it back, that I would give it back in a second, if it meant I could have one more day with him? But I can't. And that's my life and I deal with it.
Skylar: What is your obsession with this money? My father died when I was 13 and I inherited this money. You don't think that every day I wake up and wish I could give it back? That I would give it back in a second if I could have one more day with him? But I can't, and that's my life and I deal with it. So don't put your shit on me when you're the one that's afraid. Will: I'm afraid? What am I afraid of? What the fuck am I afraid of? Skylar: You're afraid of me! You're afraid that I won't love you back! Fuck it, I wanna give it a shot! At least I'm honest with you.
Will: Fuck you. Sean: You're the shepherd.
Skylar: What if I said I wouldn't have sex with you again till I got to meet your friends, what would you say? Will: I'd say it's four-thirty in the morning, they're probably up. [Picks up Skylar's phone and begins dialing] Skylar: [Laughing] Men are shameless. If you're not thinking with your wiener then you're acting directly on it's behalf. Will: Thank you. [the phone picks up] Chuckie: Eh! What the fuck? Will: Nothing Chuckie, go back to sleep. [Hangs up the phone]
Sean: Real loss is only possible when you love something more than you love yourself.
Chuckie: I didn't get on Cathy last night. Will: No? Chuckie: Nah. Will: Why not? Chuckie: I don't know. [yells across room] Chuckie: Cathy! Cathy: What? Chuckie: Why didn't you give me none of that nasty little hoochie-woochie you usually throw at me? Cathy: Oh, fuck you and your Irish curse, Chuckie. Like I'd waste my energy spreading my legs for that Tootsie Roll dick? So go home and give it a tug yourself.
Will: Do you like apples? Clark: Yeah. Will: Well, I got her number. How do you like them apples?
Billy: You're legally allowed to drink now so we figured the best thing for you was a car.
Morgan: My boy's wicked smart.
Chuckie: Look, you're my best friend, so don't take this the wrong way. In twenty years, if you're still livin' here, comin' over to my house to watch the Patriots games, still workin' construction, I'll fuckin' kill you. That's not a threat. Now, that's a fact. I'll fuckin' kill you.
Sean: So what do you really want to do? Will: I wanna be a shepherd. Sean: Really. Will: I wanna move up to Nashua, get a nice little spread, get some sheep and tend to them. Sean: Maybe you should go do that.
Skylar: I can be in the NBA. I'm tall, I like to wear shorts. Hook! Hook! Dunk! Dunk! Baby, I'm all about three points.
Sean: If you ever disrespect my wife again, I will end you. I will fucking end you. You got that, chief? Will: Time's up.
Sean: Nail them while they're vulnerable, that's my motto.
Sean: See you Monday. We'll be talking about Freud and why he did enough cocaine to kill a small horse.
Skylar: You were hoping for a goodnight kiss. Will: No, you know. I'll tell ya, I was hoping for a goodnight laid, but I'd settle for a good night kiss. Skylar: [Bursts out laughing] How very noble of you. Will: Thank you. But I was, you know, hoping for a good night kiss. Skylar: Well, let's just get it over with. Come on, come on. [They have their first kiss, Skylar giggling the whole time] Skylar: [after a few seconds, Skylar bursts out laughing] I think I got some of your pickle!
Chuckie: So this is a Harvard bar, huh? I thought there'd be equations and shit on the wall.
Morgan: Man, I can't believe you brought Skylar here when we're all fucking bombed and been drinking. What the fuck is she gonna think about us? Will: Yeah, Morgan, it's a real rarity that we'd be out drinking.
Will: [Sean is going through Will's profile. Inside we see are pictures of Will after brutal assaults by his foster parents] You ever have any, uh, experience with that? Sean: Twenty years of counseling, I've seen some pretty awful shit. Will: No. I mean, have you ever had any experience with that? Sean: Personally? Yeah. Yeah I have. [Sean looks away for a moment] Sean: I'm sure it ain't good. Will: My father was an alcoholic. Mean fuckin' drunk. Used to come home hammered, looking to whale on someone. So I had to provoke him, so he wouldn't go after my mother and little brother. Interesting nights were when he wore his rings... Will: He used to just put a belt, a stick, and a wrench on the kitchen table and say, "Choose." Sean: Well, I gotta go with the belt there. Will: I used to go with the wrench. Sean: Why? Will: Cause fuck him, that' why. Sean: Your foster father? Will: Yeah. [pause] Will: So what does it say? Will has an attachment disorder? Fear of abandonment? Is that why I broke up with Skylar? Sean: Didn't know you had. Wanna talk about it? [Will shakes his head, stares off] Sean: Will, you see this, all this shit? [Holds up the file, and drops it on his desk] Sean: It's not your fault. Will: [Softly, still staring off] I know... Sean: No you don't. It's not your fault. Will: [Serious] I know. Sean: No. Listen to me son. It's not your fault. Will: I know that. Sean: It's not your fault. [Will is silent, eyes closed] Sean: It's not your fault. Will: [Will's eyes open, misty already] Don't fuck with me Sean. Not you. Sean: It's not your fault. [Will shoves Sean back, and then, hands trembling, buries his face in his hands. Will begins sobbing. Sean puts his hands on Will's shoulders, and Will grabs him and holds him close, crying] Will: Oh my God! I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry Sean! [Will continues sobbing in Sean's arms]
Sean: I teach this shit, I didn't say I know how to do it.
Morgan: Hey, let's get off our motha's, afterall, I just got off yours!
Sean: Maybe you're perfect right now. Maybe you don't wanna ruin that. I think that's a super philosophy, Will, that way you can go through your entire life without ever having to really know anybody... Will: ...You ever think about gettin' remarried? Sean: My wife's dead. Will: Hence the word: remarried. Sean: She's dead. Will: Yeah Well, I think that's a super philosophy, Sean. I mean that way you could actually go through the rest of your life without ever really knowing anybody. Sean: Time's up.
Skylar: Maybe we could go out for coffee sometime? Will: Great, or maybe we could go somewhere and just eat a bunch of caramels. Skylar: What? Will: When you think about it, it's just as arbitrary as drinking coffee. Skylar: [laughs] Okay, sounds good.
Will: Do you buy all these books retail or do you send away for, like, a shrink kit that comes with all these volumes included?
Chuckie: You're sitting on a winning lottery ticket and you're too big of a pussy to cash it in.
Will: Oh, come on! What? Why is it always this? I mean, I fuckin' owe it to myself to do this or that. What if I don't want to? Chuckie: No. No, no no no. Fuck you, you don't owe it to yourself man, you owe it to me, 'cause tomorrow I'm gonna wake up and I'll be 50, and I'll still be doin' this shit. And that's all right. That's fine. I mean, you're sittin' on a winnin' lottery ticket. You're too much of a pussy to cash it in, and that's bullshit. 'Cause I'd do fuckin' anything to have what you got. So would any of these fuckin' guys. It'd be an insult to us if you're still here in 20 years. Hangin' around here is a fuckin' waste of your time.
Sean: And why does he hang out with those retarted gorillas, as you called them, because any one of them, if he asked them to, would take a fucking bat to your head, okay? It's called loyalty.
Sean: Look, if you're gonna jerk off, why don't you do it at home with a moist towel?
Will: Do you play the piano? Skylar: A bit. Will: Okay, when you look at a piano you see Mozart, right? Skylar: I see "Chopsticks."
Will: Beethoven, okay. He looked at a piano, and it just made sense to him. He could just play. Skylar: So what are you saying? You play the piano? Will: No, not a lick. I mean, I look at a piano, I see a bunch of keys, three pedals, and a box of wood. But Beethoven, Mozart, they saw it, they could just play. I couldn't paint you a picture, I probably can't hit the ball out of Fenway, and I can't play the piano. Skylar: But you can do my o-chem paper in under an hour. Will: Right. Well, I mean when it came to stuff like that... I could always just play.
Will: Does this violate the doctor-patient relationship? Sean: Not unless you grab my ass.
Will: You wasted $150,000 on an education you coulda got for a buck fifty in late charges at the public library.
Will: See, the sad thing about a guy like you is in 50 years you're gonna staht doin some thinkin on your own and you're gonna come up with the fact that there are two certaintees in life. One, don't do that. And Two, you dropped a hundred and fifty grand on a fuckin education you coulda got for a dollah fifty in late chahges at the public library
Lambeau: Sometimes I wish I had never met you. Because then I could go to sleep at night not knowing there was someone like you out there.
Will: So, when did you know, like, that she was the one for you? Sean: October 21st, 1975. Will: Jesus Christ. You know the fuckin' date? Sean: Oh yeah. Cus' it was game six of the World Series. Biggest game in Red Sox history. Will: Yeah, sure. Sean: My friends and I had, you know, slept out on the sidewalk all night to get tickets. Will: You got tickets? Sean: Yep. Day of the game. I was sittin' in a bar, waitin' for the game to start, and in walks this girl. Oh it was an amazing game, though. You know, bottom of the 8th Carbo ties it up at a 6-6. It went to 12. Bottom of the 12th, in stepped Carlton Fisk. Old Pudge. Steps up to the plate, you know, and he's got that weird stance. Will: Yeah, yeah. Sean: And BAM! He clocks it. High fly ball down the left field line! Thirty-five thousand people, on their feet, yellin' at the ball, but that's not because of Fisk. He's wavin' at the ball like a madman. Will: Yeah, I've seen... Sean: He's going, "Get over! Get over! Get OVER!" And then it HITS the foul pole. OH, he goes apeshit, and 35,000 fans, you know, they charge the field, you know? Will: Yeah, and he's fuckin' bowlin' police out of the way! Sean: Goin', "God! Get out of the way! Get 'em away!" Banging people... Will: I can't fuckin' believe you had tickets to that fuckin' game! Sean: Yeah! Will: Did you rush the field? Sean: No, I didn't rush the fuckin' field, I wasn't there. Will: What? Sean: No - I was in a bar havin' a drink with my future wife. Will: You missed Pudge Fisk's homerun? Sean: Oh yeah. Will: To have a fuckin' drink with some lady you never met? Sean: Yeah, but you shoulda seen her. She was a stunner.
Will: I don't care if Helen of Troy walks in the room, that's game six! Sean: Oh, Helen of Troy... Will: Oh my God, and who are these fuckin' friends of yours they let you get away with that? Sean: Oh... They had to. Will: W-w-w-what'd you say to them? Sean: I just slid my ticket across the table and I said, "Sorry guys, I gotta see about a girl." Will: I gotta go see about a girl? Sean: Yeah. Will: That's what you said? And they let you get away with that? Sean: Oh yeah. They saw in my eyes that I meant it. Will: You're kiddin' me. Sean: No, I'm not kiddin' you, Will. That's why I'm not talkin' right now about some girl I saw at a bar twenty years ago and how I always regretted not going over and talking to her. I don't regret the 18 years I was married to Nancy. I don't regret the six years I had to give up counseling when she got sick. And I don't regret the last years when she got really sick. And I sure as hell don't regret missin' the damn game. That's regret. [pause] Will: Wow... Woulda been nice to catch that game, though. Sean: I didn't know Pudge was gonna hit a homer.
Will: Why shouldn't I work for the N.S.A.? That's a tough one, but I'll take a shot. Say I'm working at N.S.A. Somebody puts a code on my desk, something nobody else can break. Maybe I take a shot at it and maybe I break it. And I'm real happy with myself, 'cause I did my job well. But maybe that code was the location of some rebel army in North Africa or the Middle East. Once they have that location, they bomb the village where the rebels were hiding and fifteen hundred people I never met, never had a no problem with get killed. Now the politicians are sayin', "Oh, Send in the marines to secure the area" 'cause they don't give a shit. It won't be their kid over there, gettin' shot. Just like it wasn't them when their number got called, 'cause they were pullin' a tour in the National Guard. It'll be some kid from Southie takin' shrapnel in the ass. And he comes back to find that the plant he used to work at got exported to the country he just got back from. And the guy who put the shrapnel in his ass got his old job, 'cause he'll work for fifteen cents a day and no bathroom breaks. Meanwhile he realizes the only reason he was over there in the first place was so we could install a government that would sell us oil at a good price. And of course the oil companies used the skirmish over there to scare up domestic oil prices. A cute little ancillary benefit for them, but it ain't helping my buddy at two-fifty a gallon. And they're takin' their sweet time bringin' the oil back of course, and maybe even took the liberty of hiring an alcoholic skipper who likes to drink martinis and fuckin' play slalom with the icebergs, and it ain't too long 'til he hits one, spills the oil and kills all the sea life in the North Atlantic. So now my buddy's out of work and he can't afford to drive, so he's got to walk to the fuckin' job interviews, which sucks 'cause the shrapnel in his ass is givin' him chronic hemorrhoids. And meanwhile he's starvin' 'cause every time he tries to get a bite to eat the only blue plate special they're servin' is North Atlantic scrod with Quaker State. So what did I think? I'm holdin' out for somethin' better. I figure fuck it, while I'm at it why not just shoot my buddy, take his job, give it to his sworn enemy, hike up gas prices, bomb a village, club a baby seal, hit the hash pipe and join the National Guard? I could be elected president.
Sean: You're not perfect sport, and let me save you the suspense, this girl you've met she's not perfect either. But the question is whether or not you're perfect for each other.
Chuckie: Wait, Bill. Hold it. Did you hear that? [Man moans upstairs] Chuckie: Morgan! If you're watching pornos in my mom's room again, I'm gonna give you a fucking beating! [Morgan runs downstairs] Morgan: What's up fellas? Billy: Morgan, why don't you jerk off in your own fucking house. Man, that's fucking filthy. Morgan: I ain't got a VCR in my house. Chuckie: Aw, c'mon, not on my glove. Morgan: I didn't use the glove. Chuckie: That's my Little League glove. Morgan: What do you want me to do? Chuckie: I mean, what's wrong with you? You'll hump a baseball glove? Morgan: I was just using it for clean-up. Chuckie: Stop jerking off in my mother's room! Morgan: Ain't there another VCR in the house? Chuckie: It's just sad bro.
Sean: Thought about what you said to me the other day, about my painting. Stayed up half the night thinking about it. Something occurred to me... fell into a deep peaceful sleep, and haven't thought about you since. Do you know what occurred to me? Will: No. Sean: You're just a kid, you don't have the faintest idea what you're talkin' about. Will: Why thank you. Sean: It's all right. You've never been out of Boston. Will: Nope. Sean: So if I asked you about art, you'd probably give me the skinny on every art book ever written. Michelangelo, you know a lot about him. Life's work, political aspirations, him and the pope, sexual orientations, the whole works, right? But I'll bet you can't tell me what it smells like in the Sistine Chapel. You've never actually stood there and looked up at that beautiful ceiling; seen that. If I ask you about women, you'd probably give me a syllabus about your personal favorites. You may have even been laid a few times. But you can't tell me what it feels like to wake up next to a woman and feel truly happy. You're a tough kid. And I'd ask you about war, you'd probably throw Shakespeare at me, right, "once more unto the breach dear friends." But you've never been near one. You've never held your best friend's head in your lap, watch him gasp his last breath looking to you for help. I'd ask you about love, you'd probably quote me a sonnet. But you've never looked at a woman and been totally vulnerable. Known someone that could level you with her eyes, feeling like God put an angel on earth just for you. Who could rescue you from the depths of hell. And you wouldn't know what it's like to be her angel, to have that love for her, be there forever, through anything, through cancer. And you wouldn't know about sleeping sitting up in the hospital room for two months, holding her hand, because the doctors could see in your eyes, that the terms "visiting hours" don't apply to you. You don't know about real loss, 'cause it only occurs when you've loved something more than you love yourself. And I doubt you've ever dared to love anybody that much. And look at you... I don't see an intelligent, confident man... I see a cocky, scared shitless kid. But you're a genius Will. No one denies that. No one could possibly understand the depths of you. But you presume to know everything about me because you saw a painting of mine, and you ripped my fucking life apart. You're an orphan right? [Will nods] Sean: You think I know the first thing about how hard your life has been, how you feel, who you are, because I read Oliver Twist? Does that encapsulate you? Personally... I don't give a shit about all that, because you know what, I can't learn anything from you, I can't read in some fuckin' book. Unless you want to talk about you, who you are. Then I'm fascinated. I'm in. But you don't want to do that do you sport? You're terrified of what you might say. Your move, chief.
Will: Maybe you haven't met the right woman? Sean: [angered] Maybe you should watch your mouth. Watch it right there, Chief!
[ordering drinks] Lambeau: Perrier. Sean: That's French for "club soda."
Chuckie: Morgan, I'm not going to Kelly's just because you like the take out girl. It's fifteen minutes out of our way. Morgan: What the fuck are we gonna do that we can't spare fifteen minutes.
Will: Do you find it hard to hide the fact that you're gay? Henry Lipkin, Psychologist: [Stammers] What are... talking... about... What? Will: Look buddy, a few seconds ago you were ready to give me a jump! Henry Lipkin, Psychologist: A jump? I... I'm terribly sorry... I... Will: Hey, I don't have a problem with it. I don't care if you putt from the rough!
Sean: My wife used to fart when she was nervous.
Henry Lipkin, Psychologist: Now no more shenanigans, no more tomfoolery, no more ballyhoo.
Will: I'm pumped! Let the healing begin!
Sean: Do you have a soul mate? Will: Define that? Sean: Someone you can relate to, someone who opens things up for you. Will: Yeah, Chuckie. Sean: Chuckie's family, he would lie down in fucking traffic for you.
Will: What is this, a Taster's Choice moment between guys?
Sean: I knew you before you were a mathematical god, when you were pimple-faced and homesick and didn't know what side of the bed to piss on! Lambeau: Yeah, you were smarter than me then and you're smarter than me now. So don't blame me for how your life turned out. It's not my fault.
Morgan: Double Burger. [singing] Morgan: Chuck, I had a double burger! Chuckie: Will you shut the fuck up? I know what you ordered, I was there. Morgan: So give me my fucking sandwich. Chuckie: What do you mean your sandwich? I bought it. Hey Morgan, how much money you got on you? Morgan: I said I'd give you the change when we ordered the Sno-Cones when we pulled up, so why don't you give me my sandwich and stop being a prick. Chuckie: Well why don't you give me your fucking sixteen cents you got on you and we'll put your sandwich on layaway. There you go, keep it right up here for you, We'll put you on a program. Everyday you bring your six cents and at the end of the week you'll get your sandwich. Morgan: Why do you have to be such an asshole? Chuckie: What am I, fuckin' sandwich welfare? I think you should establish a good line of credit. Like how you bought your couch, payment plans. Remember how your mother brought in $10 everyday for a year and she finally got her couch Rent-A-Center Style? Morgan: Can I have my food now please? Chuckie: [throws the burger at Morgan] Here's your fucking double burger!
Lambeau: Yeah, you were smarter than me then, and you're smarter than me now. So, don't blame me for how your life turned out. Sean: I don't blame you! It's not about you, you mathematical dick! It's about the boy! He's a good kid! And I won't see you fuck him up like you're trying to fuck up me right now! I won't let you make feel like a failure too!
[last lines] [he reads a note from Will: "Sean, if the Professor calls about that job, just tell him, sorry, I have to go see about a girl."] Sean: Son of a bitch... He stole my line.
Will: I didn't ask for this. Sean: No, you were born with it. So don't cop out behind "I didn't ask for this".
Lambeau: You're angry at me for doing what you could have done but ask yourself, Sean. Ask yourself if you want Will to feel that way, if you want him to feel like a failure. Sean: Oh, you arrogant shit! That's why I don't come to the goddamned reunions 'cause I can't stand that look in your eye. Ya know, that condescending, embarrassed look. You think I'm a failure. I know who I am, and I'm proud of what I do. I was a conscientious choice, I didn't fuck up! And you and your cronies think I'm some sort of pity case. You and your kiss-ass chorus following you around going, "The Field's Medal! The Field's Medal!" Why are you still so fuckin' afraid of failure?
Sean: I just have a little question here. You could be a janitor anywhere. Why did work at the most prestigious technical college in the whole fuckin' world? And why did you sneak around at night and finish other people's formulas that only one or two people in the world could do and then lie about it? 'Cause I don't see a lot of honor in that, Will.
Sean: There's honor, ya know, in taking that 40-minute so those college kids could come in the morning and their floors are clean and their wastebaskets are empty. That's real work. Will: That's right. Sean: Right, and that's honorable. Sure that's why you took that job. I mean for the 'honor' of it.
Morgan: If you were gonna fight them, why didn't you fight them back there? We got snacks now!
Will: What the fuck do you want? Lambeau: My name is Gerald Lambeau. The guy who you told to go fuck himself. Will: Well, what the fuck do you want?
Will: You know, I was on this plane once. And I'm sittin' there and the captain comes on and he does his whole, "We'll be cruising at 35,000 feet," then he puts the mike down but he forgets to turn it off. Then he turns to the copilot and goes, "You know, all I could go for right now is a fuckin' blow job and a cup of coffee." So the stewardess fuckin' goes bombin' up from the back of the plane to tell him the mic's still on, and this guy behind me goes, "Hey hon, don't forget the coffee!"
Sean: People call those imperfections, but no, that's the good stuff.
Sean: Put it on my tab Tim: You ever plan on paying your tab? Sean: Yeah, chief. I've got the winning lottery ticket right here. Tim: What's the jackpot? Sean: Twelve million. Tim: I don't think that will cover it. Sean: Yeah, but it'll cover your sex change operation!
Tom: This is Professor Lambeau. Janitor: And this is Professor Haze.
Skylar: Do you have lots of brothers and sisters? Will: I'm Irish Catholic, what do you think? Skylar: But how many? Will: You wouldn't believe me if I told you. Skylar: Why? Go on, what, 5? 7? 8? How many? Will: I have 12 big brothers. Skylar: You do not have 12 brothers. Will: I swear to God, I swear to God, I'm lucky 13 right here. Skylar: Do you know all their names? Will: Do I... yeah they're my brothers. Skylar: What are they called? Will: Marky, Ricky, Danny, Terry, Mikey, Davey, Timmy, Tommy, Joey, Robby, Johnny, and Brian. Skylar: Say it again. Will: Marky, Ricky, Danny, Terry, Mikey, Davey, Timmy, Tommy, Joey, Robby, Johnny, and Brian. Skylar: ...and Willy. Will: Willy? Will...
Morgan: I swallowed a bug.
[first lines] Lambeau: Mod fx... squared... dx. So please finish Parceval, by next time. I know many of you had this as undergraduates, but it won't hurt to brush up.
Chuckie: Hey asshole. Will: What, bitch? Chuckie: Happy birthday.
Sean: Do you like books? Will: Yeah. Sean: [points to wall] Did you read any of these books? Will: I don't know. Sean: [points to shelf] How about any of these books? Will: Probably not. Sean: What about the ones on the top shelf? You read those? Will: [looks] Yeah, I read those. Sean: Good for you. What do you think about 'em? Will: Hey, I'm not here for a fuckin' book report. They're your books. Why don't you read them? Sean: I did. I had to. Will: Must've taken you a long time. Sean: Yeah, it did.
Chuckie: Christ, who did you call? Will: No-one. I forgot the number. Morgan: You fuckin' retarded? You went all the way out there in the rain and you didn't bring the number? Will: No, it was your mother's 900 number. I just ran out of quarters.
Sean: Hey, Gerry, In the 1960's there was a young man that graduated from the University of Michigan. Did some brilliant work in mathematics. Specifically bounded harmonic functions. Then he went on to Berkeley. He was assistant professor. Showed amazing potential. Then he moved to Montana, and blew the competition away. Lambeau: Yeah, so who was he? Sean: Ted Kaczynski. Lambeau: Haven't heard of him. Sean: Hey, Timmy! Tim: Yo. Sean: Who's Ted Kaczynski? Tim: Unabomber.
Chuckie: Every day I come by your house and I pick you up. And we go out. We have a few drinks, and a few laughs, and it's great. But you know what the best part of my day is? For about ten seconds, from when I pull up to the curb and when I get to your door, cause I think, maybe I'll get up there and I'll knock on the door and you won't be there. No goodbye. No see you later. No nothing. You just left. I don't know much, but I know that.
Skylar: Well, let's see if you can get this one. I've got a little story for you. All right. There's an old couple in bed. Mary and Paddy. And they wake up on the morning their... fiftieth anniversary. And Mary looks over and gazes adoringly at Paddy, she's like, "Aw, Jesus, Paddy. You're such a good lookin' feller. I love you. I want to give you a little present. Anything your little heart desires, I'm going to give it to ya'. What would you like?" And Paddy's like, "Aw, gee, Mary, that's a very sweet offer. Now, in fifty years, there's one thing that's been missing. And uh... I would like you to give me a blow job. I would like that." And Mary's like, "All right." She takes her teeth out, puts them in the glass and she gives him a blow job. And afterwards, Paddy's like, "Ah, geez, now THAT's what I've been missin'. That was the most beautiful, Earth-shatterin' thing ever. Beautiful Mary, I love ya'! Is there anything that I can do for you?" And Mary looks up at him and she goes, [letting beer spill out of her mouth] Skylar: "Give us a kiss!"
Chuckie: You're suspect! Yeah, you! I don't know what your reputation is in this town but after the shit you tried to pull today you can bet I'll be looking into you. Now the business we have, heretofore, you can speak with my aforementioned attorney. Good day gentlemen and until that day comes, keep your ear to the grindstone.
Will: [talking to Skylar] What do you wanna know? That I don't have 12 brothers?That I am a fuckin' orphan? You don't wanna hear that... no, you don't wanna hear that. You don't wanna hear that I got fuckin' cigarettes put out on me when I was a little kid! That this [points to his left ribs] Will: 'cause the mother fucker stabbed me! You don't wanna hear that shit Skylar. Tell me you don't wanna hear that shit! isn't fuckin' surgery
Friday, 21 December 2007
The nation's favourite Attenborough moment
An obscure clip of a bird mimicking a chainsaw has been voted the nation's favourite Sir David Attenborough moment.
Remarkably, the talented lyrebird proved more popular than the veteran broadcaster's legendary brush with a group of mountain gorillas.
Sir David, who celebrates his 80th birthday tomorrow, came across the Superb Lyrebird, which gets its name from its colourful tailfeathers that fan out into the shape of a lyre, while he was in Australia filming the 1998 series The Life Of Birds.
The bird proceeded to perform an accurate imitation of a chainsaw, then gave a perfect rendition of the photographer's camera shutter and the crew's car engine and car alarm, as well as a dozen other birds.
It won nearly a quarter of 13,000 votes cast in an online poll to find Britain's favourite Attenborough scene.
The encounter with the gorillas made it into the second spot, with 17 per cent of the vote.
This was the famous occasion in 1979 when Sir David astonished viewers of the Life On Earth series by sitting with the animals in their natural habitat in Rwanda.
He was groomed by the huge creatures - which had never been seen on television before - and had his head checked for fleas, and one young male even jumped on to his lap.
At the time, as he stared into the eyes of one of the gorillas, Sir David said: "There is more meaning and mutual understanding in exchanging a glance with a gorilla than any other animal I know."
Third in the poll, with 15 per cent, is an episode of The Life Of Mammals in which a blue whale surprised Sir David while he was in a boat off the west coast of America.
The full results of the online poll will be revealed at 7pm tonight in Your Favourite Attenborough Moments on cable channel UKTV Documentary.
Commence:
The guy is brilliant. He has brought the Natural world to the masses in a way no one else has. He does not need to go jumping onto crocodiles or giving himself the nickname mad or crazy.. He is just David (or if you want to be formal, :Sir") Attenborough. He makes nature so interesting, I could listen to him for hours. Let's also not forget the team who supports him every step of the way to capture those magical moments we get to see. If they did not do it right then those moments would not be the same. A great team fronted by a strong, intelligent personality.- Eddie Mcwilliams, Cairo, Egypt
He is the top dog.- Allan Playle, Danby, North Yorks
The best. What a joy to watch.- Bernice, Barnstone, Notts
He's amazing, I love the way he talks about the animals.- Catherine, Ossett
Sir David's respectful approach to nature has done so much to educate us about the beauty of our world. I don't begrudge a penny of the licence fee if it pays for programmes of this quality. Many happy returns.- Irene Mills, Coulsdon, UK
Richard Attenborough is a wonderful broadcaster, a joy to listen to, and truly deserves this tribute.- Eunice Reid, Lymm, Cheshire
I wish I could be the winner of a contest where the grand prize was "to have dinner with someone famous, from anywhere in the world". My overwhelming choice would be Sir David Attenborough. No one else comes close. He has provided an open window to millions of us to view the wonders of nature throughout the world. He is one man who it truly can be said has made a positive difference in this world.- Sue Clarke, Sherborne, Dorset
A programme of David Attenborough's is one I would choose positively not to miss. He opens the wonders of the natural world up to everyone's amazed gaze like no-one else. Thanks, Sir David; you've made made millions of people happier for being astonished at the glorious variety of nature. Don't stop- Holly Russell, Hindhead, England
How would the general public ever be able to view such wonderful programmes if it were not for the magic of Sir David Attenborough. What an extraordinary talent he is.- Marie Lockhart, Newtownabbey. Co.Antrim
Happy birthday and more series on nature, Sir David!- Chris, Newcastle
Sir David has been a legend in TV. I grew up loving the Zoo Quest series and have followed him ever sinceMany Happy Returns Sir David.- David Humphreys, Hong Kong
Thank you! For the hours of entertainment and the education you have passed on to millions like me.- Rod, Narellan, NSW, Australia, Temporary normally UK
Happy Birthday Sir David, your programmes are wonderful, please keep it up.- Mary Jones, Clacton on Sea, UK
I have admired David since I was a child. - Nicki Kirk, rotherby, uk
The Queen may be the Queen, but you Sir, are the King!Many happy returns...- Elizabeth Taylor, chorley lancs uk
Happy Birthday Sir David, one of my biggest memories is of the Komodo Dragons when I was a girl and seeing you a few years ago in Hyde Park. I look forward to many more amazing programmes.- Sheena Fisher, South West Wales
Don't know what size of shoes David takes, but it will take an exceptional pair to fill his.- Ms M King, Kirkcaldy, Fife
Fantastic! I have two Amazon parrots that constantly amaze me with their verbal skill, but the lyrebird is wonderful, as you are Mr. Attenborough. I have enjoyed your films all of my life.- Jennifer Rogers, Conway, Arkansas, USA
David Attenborough has been my hero for decades, and the film of the Lyre bird is one of the reasons.- Daniela Ford, Placitas, NM, USA
Irreplaceable, enchanting, magical. A gentle genius. Happy Birthday.- Ms Monaghon, Westmeath, Reublic of Ireland
Words cannot explain the sheer beauty and enchantment David Attenborough has brought to the lives of many. Bringing the many fruits of the world to our television, sir David has captured nature in all its glory including the harrowing truths of the animal kingdom and how humans have affected Earth's many living societies. My favourite two series are life in the undergrowth and life of plants, however every series is full of facts from our diverse world. Capturing the world in a truly magnificent light, David Attenborough is the king of the animal world. Well done David I hope your legacy lasts in the hearts and souls of the world forever.- Rachel, Hertfordshire
Unbelievable. I called in the whole family to watch it. We were all amazed!- Thomas Sugg, Katanning, Western Australia, Australia
As a life long nature film-oholic I have no idea how many hours Sir David have made me spend glued to the screen. His name always is a trademark of excellent British quality productions showing nature as it is - in contrast to a flow of otherwise glossed and over dramathised productions. Our world truly is wonderful!But, the lyebird - I'm sorry. I didn't believe it. No bird or man can make the sound of a falling tree like that. I have to see the raw tapes to believe it.- Grunde Grimstad, Oslo, Norway
The guy is brilliant. He has brought the Natural world to the masses in a way no one else has. He does not need to go jumping onto crocodiles or giving himself the nickname mad or crazy.. He is just David (or if you want to be formal, :Sir") Attenborough. He makes nature so interesting, I could listen to him for hours. Let's also not forget the team who supports him every step of the way to capture those magical moments we get to see. If they did not do it right then those moments would not be the same. A great team fronted by a strong, intelligent personality.- Eddie Mcwilliams, Cairo, Egypt
He is the top dog.- Allan Playle, Danby, North Yorks
The best. What a joy to watch.- Bernice, Barnstone, Notts
He's amazing, I love the way he talks about the animals.- Catherine, Ossett
Sir David's respectful approach to nature has done so much to educate us about the beauty of our world. I don't begrudge a penny of the licence fee if it pays for programmes of this quality. Many happy returns.- Irene Mills, Coulsdon, UK
Richard Attenborough is a wonderful broadcaster, a joy to listen to, and truly deserves this tribute.- Eunice Reid, Lymm, Cheshire
I wish I could be the winner of a contest where the grand prize was "to have dinner with someone famous, from anywhere in the world". My overwhelming choice would be Sir David Attenborough. No one else comes close. He has provided an open window to millions of us to view the wonders of nature throughout the world. He is one man who it truly can be said has made a positive difference in this world.- Sue Clarke, Sherborne, Dorset
A programme of David Attenborough's is one I would choose positively not to miss. He opens the wonders of the natural world up to everyone's amazed gaze like no-one else. Thanks, Sir David; you've made made millions of people happier for being astonished at the glorious variety of nature. Don't stop- Holly Russell, Hindhead, England
How would the general public ever be able to view such wonderful programmes if it were not for the magic of Sir David Attenborough. What an extraordinary talent he is.- Marie Lockhart, Newtownabbey. Co.Antrim
Happy birthday and more series on nature, Sir David!- Chris, Newcastle
Sir David has been a legend in TV. I grew up loving the Zoo Quest series and have followed him ever sinceMany Happy Returns Sir David.- David Humphreys, Hong Kong
Thank you! For the hours of entertainment and the education you have passed on to millions like me.- Rod, Narellan, NSW, Australia, Temporary normally UK
Happy Birthday Sir David, your programmes are wonderful, please keep it up.- Mary Jones, Clacton on Sea, UK
I have admired David since I was a child. - Nicki Kirk, rotherby, uk
The Queen may be the Queen, but you Sir, are the King!Many happy returns...- Elizabeth Taylor, chorley lancs uk
Happy Birthday Sir David, one of my biggest memories is of the Komodo Dragons when I was a girl and seeing you a few years ago in Hyde Park. I look forward to many more amazing programmes.- Sheena Fisher, South West Wales
Don't know what size of shoes David takes, but it will take an exceptional pair to fill his.- Ms M King, Kirkcaldy, Fife
Fantastic! I have two Amazon parrots that constantly amaze me with their verbal skill, but the lyrebird is wonderful, as you are Mr. Attenborough. I have enjoyed your films all of my life.- Jennifer Rogers, Conway, Arkansas, USA
David Attenborough has been my hero for decades, and the film of the Lyre bird is one of the reasons.- Daniela Ford, Placitas, NM, USA
Irreplaceable, enchanting, magical. A gentle genius. Happy Birthday.- Ms Monaghon, Westmeath, Reublic of Ireland
Words cannot explain the sheer beauty and enchantment David Attenborough has brought to the lives of many. Bringing the many fruits of the world to our television, sir David has captured nature in all its glory including the harrowing truths of the animal kingdom and how humans have affected Earth's many living societies. My favourite two series are life in the undergrowth and life of plants, however every series is full of facts from our diverse world. Capturing the world in a truly magnificent light, David Attenborough is the king of the animal world. Well done David I hope your legacy lasts in the hearts and souls of the world forever.- Rachel, Hertfordshire
Unbelievable. I called in the whole family to watch it. We were all amazed!- Thomas Sugg, Katanning, Western Australia, Australia
As a life long nature film-oholic I have no idea how many hours Sir David have made me spend glued to the screen. His name always is a trademark of excellent British quality productions showing nature as it is - in contrast to a flow of otherwise glossed and over dramathised productions. Our world truly is wonderful!But, the lyebird - I'm sorry. I didn't believe it. No bird or man can make the sound of a falling tree like that. I have to see the raw tapes to believe it.- Grunde Grimstad, Oslo, Norway
Thursday, 20 December 2007
Colleague G
Judge a person by his personality and profession. also appearance
He looks so good, nice suit, three changes a week, with hankchief on the left pocket. wow
So as Captain said he looks professional.
so every one based on this already show their repect, as he take care his appearance so well!
He is a nice person, devoted in his work, polite, well educated, happy with himself and quiet sitting there the whole day. also takes part the chance of party to communicate with colleagues, but not do it in desired way, not voluntary and being patient.
All these already show a good personality and clever way, people will think he will have good educated background and will have great future. even not in gap year.
He looks so good, nice suit, three changes a week, with hankchief on the left pocket. wow
So as Captain said he looks professional.
so every one based on this already show their repect, as he take care his appearance so well!
He is a nice person, devoted in his work, polite, well educated, happy with himself and quiet sitting there the whole day. also takes part the chance of party to communicate with colleagues, but not do it in desired way, not voluntary and being patient.
All these already show a good personality and clever way, people will think he will have good educated background and will have great future. even not in gap year.
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
About Tibet
Do u think Tibet will be independent?
A: I don't think they want to do that, just a few noisy people try to do that.
What do u think Taiwan?
A:We are Chinese, same language and culture, I feel near to them. just under different party rule. I don't think they behave as a country. DON'T someone who don't think they are Chinese.
Chinese people shouldn't think west issue with a Chinese point view, west people shouldn't think Chinese issues with a west people point of view. Don't behave like someone who is knowledgeable about China.
Do u think Tibet will be independent?
A: I don't think they want to do that, just a few noisy people try to do that.
What do u think Taiwan?
A:We are Chinese, same language and culture, I feel near to them. just under different party rule. I don't think they behave as a country. DON'T someone who don't think they are Chinese.
Chinese people shouldn't think west issue with a Chinese point view, west people shouldn't think Chinese issues with a west people point of view. Don't behave like someone who is knowledgeable about China.
Political question
About Tibet
Do u think Tibet will be independent?
A: I don't think they want to do that, just a few noisy people try to do that.
What do u think Taiwan?
A:We are Chinese, same language and culture, I feel near to them. just under different party rule. I don't think they behave as a country. DON'T someone who don't think they are Chinese.
Chinese people shouldn't think west issue with a Chinese point view, west people shouldn't think Chinese issues with a west people point of view. Don't behave like someone who is knowledgeable about China.
Do u think Tibet will be independent?
A: I don't think they want to do that, just a few noisy people try to do that.
What do u think Taiwan?
A:We are Chinese, same language and culture, I feel near to them. just under different party rule. I don't think they behave as a country. DON'T someone who don't think they are Chinese.
Chinese people shouldn't think west issue with a Chinese point view, west people shouldn't think Chinese issues with a west people point of view. Don't behave like someone who is knowledgeable about China.
Sunday, 16 December 2007
Pakinson the final conversation
David beckham, billy connolly, David Attenborough,Michael Caine, etc
They are all talented, successful and famous, but they all behaved
Down to earth, full of human, delighted, genuinely nice open and friendly. Which is very charming. They are good at talking, language really make you strong. People normally judge you by what you say and what you behave, and slitly on your appearance.
They are all talented, successful and famous, but they all behaved
Down to earth, full of human, delighted, genuinely nice open and friendly. Which is very charming. They are good at talking, language really make you strong. People normally judge you by what you say and what you behave, and slitly on your appearance.
******写给所有的留学生朋友!*******
如今留学生越来越多,意味着越来越多的中国开始了解和熟悉西方的世界. 从小受到”传统”教育的中国留学生, 有相当一部分有着一种莫名的作为中国人的”自卑”. 也许不是每个人都意识到的. 中国学生们,在国外留学的中国学生们,骄傲起来!
有很多留学生到了国外,看到外国人说英语有点紧张和胆却,总感觉自己英语不好是一种很丢人的事情. 从而在和外国人对话的时候, 产生一种低人一等的感觉. 相反, 外国人学习中文,跟我们尝试用中文对话的时候,则大多没有这样的情况. 他们为什么自信? 为什么他们不觉得中国说的不好是很丢脸的事情?
我偏激的说,白人的智商跟中国人差距还是很大的,他们对于人生的努力程度远不及留学生. 之所以有千百万的留学生在全世界顶尖学府学习,就是因为我们中国人聪明. 可以这样想, 中国是个单语言国家, 英语只是一门学校的必修课.与数学和物理没有区别. 中国可以说是一个不说英语的国家(不像印度和新加坡). 中国学生以他们的智慧和勇气, 用自己的第2语言去进修那些西方国家的所谓的”最高学府”,到后来纷纷学成. 当中语言的过渡也无非就是几个月而已. 一个不说英语的中国人, 到了西方高等学府,用自己的第2语言完成他们的课程,甚至于比他们用母语学的更好,难道对他们的教育和人才不是一种讽刺嘛?
中国留学生们应该骄傲起来,要知道你们跟当地人交谈,已经再向他们展示你们的智慧. 如果那个外国人只会说英语,你完全可以跟他说”how come u don’t have a second language? I speak Chinese and English.”当你用解释不清一件事物的时候,也可以说”I would love to explain this in Chinese for u but u just wont understand.”骄傲起来吧,留学生们,只有有了这份自信, 离成功就不远了!
Most people agree with that, but
...a humble view from a non-Chinese....
As a trilingual migrant in Sydney, I must say that many Chinese students are single-mindedly dedicated to excelling in their studies. It is not uncommon that a lot of them seem to have a better grasp of their academic field than their Caucasian peers, but sadly they do not have a sufficiently broad base of knowledge that is essential to enhance their intellectuality. Plus, they often lack genuine interest in humanity and the current issues facing the world in general. www.6park.com
I have observed that a great deal of the Chinese students appear to be obsessed with academic results while neglecting the needs to broaden their horizons in other fields. Being able to make useful and interesting connections between their chosen academic field to a greater context of the real world and humanity will undoubtedly earn them respect and admiration from other non-Asian peers.
有很多留学生到了国外,看到外国人说英语有点紧张和胆却,总感觉自己英语不好是一种很丢人的事情. 从而在和外国人对话的时候, 产生一种低人一等的感觉. 相反, 外国人学习中文,跟我们尝试用中文对话的时候,则大多没有这样的情况. 他们为什么自信? 为什么他们不觉得中国说的不好是很丢脸的事情?
我偏激的说,白人的智商跟中国人差距还是很大的,他们对于人生的努力程度远不及留学生. 之所以有千百万的留学生在全世界顶尖学府学习,就是因为我们中国人聪明. 可以这样想, 中国是个单语言国家, 英语只是一门学校的必修课.与数学和物理没有区别. 中国可以说是一个不说英语的国家(不像印度和新加坡). 中国学生以他们的智慧和勇气, 用自己的第2语言去进修那些西方国家的所谓的”最高学府”,到后来纷纷学成. 当中语言的过渡也无非就是几个月而已. 一个不说英语的中国人, 到了西方高等学府,用自己的第2语言完成他们的课程,甚至于比他们用母语学的更好,难道对他们的教育和人才不是一种讽刺嘛?
中国留学生们应该骄傲起来,要知道你们跟当地人交谈,已经再向他们展示你们的智慧. 如果那个外国人只会说英语,你完全可以跟他说”how come u don’t have a second language? I speak Chinese and English.”当你用解释不清一件事物的时候,也可以说”I would love to explain this in Chinese for u but u just wont understand.”骄傲起来吧,留学生们,只有有了这份自信, 离成功就不远了!
Most people agree with that, but
...a humble view from a non-Chinese....
As a trilingual migrant in Sydney, I must say that many Chinese students are single-mindedly dedicated to excelling in their studies. It is not uncommon that a lot of them seem to have a better grasp of their academic field than their Caucasian peers, but sadly they do not have a sufficiently broad base of knowledge that is essential to enhance their intellectuality. Plus, they often lack genuine interest in humanity and the current issues facing the world in general. www.6park.com
I have observed that a great deal of the Chinese students appear to be obsessed with academic results while neglecting the needs to broaden their horizons in other fields. Being able to make useful and interesting connections between their chosen academic field to a greater context of the real world and humanity will undoubtedly earn them respect and admiration from other non-Asian peers.
Saturday, 15 December 2007
Leon Jackson Winner of X Factor 2007
his first show, Simon said: you take other people's position in the final.
It was really awlful, he ddin't feel comfortable, audions also feel uneasy to watch the ackward performance.
But he build up his confidence step by step, survived the first coupld of competitions.
In the late stage, he already find himself, and familar with this stage. Even his voice isn't very techinical, but it is very good vocal.
I am happy to see he win it, when he singes when you believe, it really meaned it.
Dreams come into true! Congratulation to this Scotish shy boy!
One thing I like to mention is that he successfuly changed his hair shape. that is more handsome. Like a old Chinese saying, cut hair to nail down dream!
How to have more sex
it is a sexy topic.
but it mentions something quite good. about power and monney and unit form dressing and smell, etc
when asked the question: does power and monney have attraction?
Ithink the ITV presenter gave a very clever answer: all this shows that he can take good care of you, so it is attravtive.
that is point, he not only take good care of himself, dressing well, healthy, developed his profession well. at the same time it also show he can take company work well, take good care of others.
Normally people use 2 seconds to judge whether a ponson is attractive or not.
Couple do looks alike, as they copy each other's face expression.
but it mentions something quite good. about power and monney and unit form dressing and smell, etc
when asked the question: does power and monney have attraction?
Ithink the ITV presenter gave a very clever answer: all this shows that he can take good care of you, so it is attravtive.
that is point, he not only take good care of himself, dressing well, healthy, developed his profession well. at the same time it also show he can take company work well, take good care of others.
Normally people use 2 seconds to judge whether a ponson is attractive or not.
Couple do looks alike, as they copy each other's face expression.
Unusual Postman with Benz
He weared a warm jacked and cap, but a short with black shoes and white shoes.
In that cold day, this dressing already is a little bit unusual.
After i came back from my test in 11 Dec, i saw he collected his letters in his Benz silver car.
wow, that is another unusual.
Postman could finish their work at 12:00, then they have their own half day time to do other work, if they like.
also could inheir the monney from his parents.
In that cold day, this dressing already is a little bit unusual.
After i came back from my test in 11 Dec, i saw he collected his letters in his Benz silver car.
wow, that is another unusual.
Postman could finish their work at 12:00, then they have their own half day time to do other work, if they like.
also could inheir the monney from his parents.
Today’s time
Unhappy thing
In HSBC, I use to check my statement every Saturday. There was a queue in HSBC cash machine. I waited and got my turn. I checked one of my acount first then check the others. The machine first returns your card after you choice no other service required. Then print out your statement. I finished and was reading the statement and leaving the machine. I heard an um patient sound: Phew, to show someone’s annoyance. I looked back, a mournful lady face looking at me unhappily as well, even she got her turn. Possible it is an ugly South Asian lady.
Someone really has her own problem, then she shows it everywhere. I don’t think it is my problem at all.
Happy thing
I needed to buy next week Radio time. I walked into a small shop in station. It seemed that I couldn’t find it by myself, then I asked the owner.
“excuse me, do u have Radio time”
“ There, on your left, left, left…”
I found it, but it is still only started from next Saturday. I told him that and say that I need this week one. He said: he don’t have it. But when I wanted to leave, he found out other TV guide. I said: that I what I need, I buy it.
He said: it come with the paper, someone dropped it. You can take it.
What a nice men. People have their own happy life then they have more delighted behaviour.
In HSBC, I use to check my statement every Saturday. There was a queue in HSBC cash machine. I waited and got my turn. I checked one of my acount first then check the others. The machine first returns your card after you choice no other service required. Then print out your statement. I finished and was reading the statement and leaving the machine. I heard an um patient sound: Phew, to show someone’s annoyance. I looked back, a mournful lady face looking at me unhappily as well, even she got her turn. Possible it is an ugly South Asian lady.
Someone really has her own problem, then she shows it everywhere. I don’t think it is my problem at all.
Happy thing
I needed to buy next week Radio time. I walked into a small shop in station. It seemed that I couldn’t find it by myself, then I asked the owner.
“excuse me, do u have Radio time”
“ There, on your left, left, left…”
I found it, but it is still only started from next Saturday. I told him that and say that I need this week one. He said: he don’t have it. But when I wanted to leave, he found out other TV guide. I said: that I what I need, I buy it.
He said: it come with the paper, someone dropped it. You can take it.
What a nice men. People have their own happy life then they have more delighted behaviour.
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
Will you sit in the first class coach with a normal ticket
Every morning in the fastest train, full of people stand in the connection and coach. But most of time there are quite a lot vacant seats in first class coach.
Some people might walk in and sit down. Most of people might not, they are aware that they hold a normal ticket, even they know that nobody will check this during the journey.
I don’t like to say who is wrong who is right, I think it mainly depends on what you think you should do yourself.
It is not correct based on the first capital service rule, but why this company provide so many first class seats, even not many people want to use it.
Some people might walk in and sit down. Most of people might not, they are aware that they hold a normal ticket, even they know that nobody will check this during the journey.
I don’t like to say who is wrong who is right, I think it mainly depends on what you think you should do yourself.
It is not correct based on the first capital service rule, but why this company provide so many first class seats, even not many people want to use it.
Sunday, 9 December 2007
Being wonderful and people will love you
In sports personality of year show, he first started the motor and drove out in a shinning and romantic stylish way. Then follow the introduction of presenter, he play a fluent piano song.
Wow, as the presenter said: you are handsome, He also play well piano, does he or doesn’t he make you sick.
He is champion and lad who run with wind.
Wow, as the presenter said: you are handsome, He also play well piano, does he or doesn’t he make you sick.
He is champion and lad who run with wind.
Thursday, 6 December 2007
Nice suit
A nice suit help you ready to face the world.Got a Christmax present: suit today. feel it very good. Good dressing really help you feel better and confident
Tuesday, 4 December 2007
Peter Jones and James Caan
Website for Peter Jones and James Caan
http://www.peterjones.tv/
http://jamescaan.sites.subhub.com/
I think they are two clever man, very insight about life.
John Kingsley, study chemical in University but work as accountant in career. He thinks the work for other people can only give you not too much money. So he open his own company and hire people and has his own job as well. Not brilliant rich, but has two luxurious flat in his hometown for renting, and flat for renting in London tower bridge, two juguars and aston MATINS, these already not a easy thing, as a property developer.
What is millionaire? Not depends on your properties and bank saving, depends on whether you can sign a millionaire check or not.
http://www.peterjones.tv/
http://jamescaan.sites.subhub.com/
I think they are two clever man, very insight about life.
John Kingsley, study chemical in University but work as accountant in career. He thinks the work for other people can only give you not too much money. So he open his own company and hire people and has his own job as well. Not brilliant rich, but has two luxurious flat in his hometown for renting, and flat for renting in London tower bridge, two juguars and aston MATINS, these already not a easy thing, as a property developer.
What is millionaire? Not depends on your properties and bank saving, depends on whether you can sign a millionaire check or not.
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