Son of Isis and his girlfriend visited last night, as they'll be visiting her mother in Florida for Xmas. They haven't seen Rogue One yet, so we just let them know that we liked it, and I said "Jimmy Smits" a few times. Son told a story of seeing the third prequel with his father, and that his father was gagging…

But seriously, y'all, how did the Rogue One screenwriters know to call the Imperial Secretary of State "Rux Tullersun"?

I thought his name was Saul until I read the credits.

"Ellen Barkin. Switch. Jimmy Smits. Starts Friday."
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The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own. - Benjamin Disraeli (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881)

I acknowledge my mammalian privilege. I even wear a safety pin!

Freedom is merely privilege extended, unless enjoyed by one and all. - Billy Bragg (b. 20 December 1957)

A virtue never tested is no virtue at all. - Billy Bragg (b. 20 December 1957)

I first learned the word (and concept) "ancestor" in a Mr. Toad cartoon. He and the Reluctant Dragon shared a show in the 1970s. The ghost of Mr. Toad's ancestor, who looked just like him, helped him out of some Toad dilemma.

In movies and TV, everyone looks exactly like their ancestors.

I am with the Force, the Force is with me.

Jimmy Smits is in "Rogue One," so I saw it. How did the writers know to call the Imperial Secretary of State "Rux Tullersun"?

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Professor Longhair (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980)
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I would watch Smits' bits with great intensity.

We just saw "Rogue One". How did the writers know to name the Imperial Secretary of State "Rux Tullersun"?

Rather like my attitude about concerts, I will whine if I want to. Yet I am OK with "Be nice or leave", perhaps because it offers an option.

Thursday was Evaluation Day at work. The first thing I was asked was whether I had incriminating photos of one of “my” attorneys. He gave me such a glowing evaluation, see? I got a raise, and I’ll receive a pretty fat bonus.

I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party. - Ron White (b. December 18, 1956)

Never assume the obvious is true. - William Safire (December 17, 1929 – September 27, 2009)