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Prison Life
I just watched the Jessup episode and thought it had some value. I am a CO at a prison and most people don't have the slightest clue what it really is like. Despite all the shows and movies that have been on, the true awfulness just doesn't come through the screen. The smells, sounds, diseases,

Andy Kaufman
This is an easy one. Andy was, perhaps, the most unique voice to come out of television. Years ahead of his time, fearless and challenging to many who just didn't get his gimmick. Additionally, maybe the greatest wrestling "heel" of all time. Go check out some YouTube videos and see how he inflames

Some scenes I've enjoyed
Morgan Freeman kicking the young dude's ass in "Million Dollar Baby."

Jim Croce
What the fuck no "You don't mess around with Jim"? Croce was the shit. Makes me sick to think of all the great songs we don't have because of that plane crash. Jim was just coming into his own when he died. Such a shame

Cool Hand Luke
Driving away in the night with that little smile on his face. Affected me more when I wasn't a corrections officer, but still one of the saddest deaths.

Where was Diggstown?
I loved that movie and his pool hall hustle was fantastic. Chugging from a pitcher of beer while his opponent was shooting. Great stuff. Underrated flick IMO.

Terence Trent D'Arby
I was a huge fan of Terence in the 80's and even saw him in concert (unbelievable show). I always thought he was one of the most dynamic performers around with a soulful voice unmatched by anyone of since the days of Sam Cooke or Otis Redding. TTD can bring the noise when he chooses to. That