Redtree Times

I watch a lot of movies in the studio when I am painting, mostly older films from the 30’s and 40’s because of their strong use of dialogue.  That’s important because I can’t always look at the screen.  But the beauty of the language and the way a story is told makes up for the sometime lack of visuals.  Every so often I want to share a quote or a moment from some of my favorites.  This is from Jimmy Stewart’s character, Elwood P. Dowd in the classic  “Harvey”:

“Years ago my mother used to say to to me, she’d say, ‘In this  world, Elwood, you must be’ – she always called me Elwood – ‘In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant’  Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.”

Something to think about.  Thanks, Elwood.