By "disproportionally" I mean that they were generally good (or not) movies and books, but not so great as to be expected to have the kind of impact on your life they actually did.
For me, it was a 1960 movie "Inherit the Wind", with Spencer Tracy playing a lawyer defending a theory of evolution teacher in 1920s. I watched it when I was maybe 10 or so, and I think this is the first time I ever thought of becoming a lawyer.
Quote from: Martinus on September 16, 2014, 02:16:47 PM
By "disproportionally" I mean that they were generally good (or not) movies and books, but not so great as to have the kind of impact on your life they actually did.
For me, it was a 1960 movie "Inherit the Wind", with Spencer Tracy playing a lawyer defending a theory of evolution teacher in 1920s. I watched it when I was maybe 10 or so, and I think this is the first time I ever thought of becoming a lawyer.
A much less great show tv show, L.A. Law, which I also watched when I was about 10, similarly inspired me to want to be a lawyer. :blush:
Google is further profiling you. :cool:
Quote from: Barrister on September 16, 2014, 02:26:23 PM
Quote from: Martinus on September 16, 2014, 02:16:47 PM
By "disproportionally" I mean that they were generally good (or not) movies and books, but not so great as to have the kind of impact on your life they actually did.
For me, it was a 1960 movie "Inherit the Wind", with Spencer Tracy playing a lawyer defending a theory of evolution teacher in 1920s. I watched it when I was maybe 10 or so, and I think this is the first time I ever thought of becoming a lawyer.
A much less great show tv show, L.A. Law, which I also watched when I was about 10, similarly inspired me to want to be a lawyer. :blush:
I would have imagined a show on the Spanish Inquisition ... :P
Quote from: Malthus on September 16, 2014, 02:49:00 PM
Quote from: Barrister on September 16, 2014, 02:26:23 PM
Quote from: Martinus on September 16, 2014, 02:16:47 PM
By "disproportionally" I mean that they were generally good (or not) movies and books, but not so great as to have the kind of impact on your life they actually did.
For me, it was a 1960 movie "Inherit the Wind", with Spencer Tracy playing a lawyer defending a theory of evolution teacher in 1920s. I watched it when I was maybe 10 or so, and I think this is the first time I ever thought of becoming a lawyer.
A much less great show tv show, L.A. Law, which I also watched when I was about 10, similarly inspired me to want to be a lawyer. :blush:
I would have imagined a show on the Spanish Inquisition ... :P
You should never have expected that.
After all, no one expects the spanish inquisition.
Quote from: Martinus on September 16, 2014, 02:16:47 PM
By "disproportionally" I mean that they were generally good (or not) movies and books, but not so great as to be expected to have the kind of impact on your life they actually did.
For me, it was a 1960 movie "Inherit the Wind", with Spencer Tracy playing a lawyer defending a theory of evolution teacher in 1920s. I watched it when I was maybe 10 or so, and I think this is the first time I ever thought of becoming a lawyer.
I guess presidential candidate and generally awesome religiotard didn't hold the same appeal as fucking lawyer. :(
Anybody can run for President and lose.
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on September 16, 2014, 03:00:47 PM
Anybody can run for President and lose.
I won by not running for President, indeed the whole world won on that one. :smarty:
Quote from: Barrister on September 16, 2014, 02:26:23 PM
Quote from: Martinus on September 16, 2014, 02:16:47 PM
By "disproportionally" I mean that they were generally good (or not) movies and books, but not so great as to have the kind of impact on your life they actually did.
For me, it was a 1960 movie "Inherit the Wind", with Spencer Tracy playing a lawyer defending a theory of evolution teacher in 1920s. I watched it when I was maybe 10 or so, and I think this is the first time I ever thought of becoming a lawyer.
A much less great show tv show, L.A. Law, which I also watched when I was about 10, similarly inspired me to want to be a lawyer. :blush:
Corbin Bernsen? Harry Hamlin? Richard Dysart? Baldy? Please tell me it wasn't a woman.
Quote from: Martinus on September 16, 2014, 02:16:47 PM
For me, it was a 1960 movie "Inherit the Wind", with Spencer Tracy playing a lawyer defending a theory of evolution teacher in 1920s. I watched it when I was maybe 10 or so, and I think this is the first time I ever thought of becoming a lawyer.
There was a really crappy made-for-TV remake of that in the 80s with Kirk Douglas and Jason Robards. Should have been a hit with both of those guys, but it all seemed like they hadn't even had time to do rehearsals.
Quote from: The Brain on September 16, 2014, 03:03:47 PM
Quote from: Barrister on September 16, 2014, 02:26:23 PM
Quote from: Martinus on September 16, 2014, 02:16:47 PM
By "disproportionally" I mean that they were generally good (or not) movies and books, but not so great as to have the kind of impact on your life they actually did.
For me, it was a 1960 movie "Inherit the Wind", with Spencer Tracy playing a lawyer defending a theory of evolution teacher in 1920s. I watched it when I was maybe 10 or so, and I think this is the first time I ever thought of becoming a lawyer.
A much less great show tv show, L.A. Law, which I also watched when I was about 10, similarly inspired me to want to be a lawyer. :blush:
Corbin Bernsen? Harry Hamlin? Richard Dysart? Baldy? Please tell me it wasn't a woman.
Benny :contract:
Lulz, Arnie was my hero. That was my plan.
Law school -> family law -> specialize in divorce -> bang all hot female clients = dick profit!
Alas, never took the LSATs to find out.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 16, 2014, 03:42:00 PM
Lulz, Arnie was my hero. That was my plan.
Law school -> family law -> specialize in divorce -> bang all hot female clients = dick profit!
Alas, never took the LSATs to find out.
:w00t:
It's never too late to find out!
http://www.lsac.org/jd/lsat/about-the-lsat/
Wile E. Coyote was my role model growing up. I wanted to be just like him with a limitless supply of dangerous technology and no adult supervision. So I became an engineer. :)
;)
When I was in first grade my class saw a play. I don't remember what it was, but I was so impressed by it that I wrote my own play. My teacher wouldn't have it performed, largely because it was written by a six year old in pencil on double lined recycled paper, but that's how I started creative writing.
Someone once threw a copy of Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' across a room at me; I wasn't concerned by it's flight, but the impact had a profound effect on me.
Machiavelli - after The Prince I abandoned virtue ethics for a version of consequentialism/utilitarian ism.
Quote from: Viking on September 16, 2014, 05:04:32 PM
Machiavelli - after The Prince I abandoned virtue ethics for a version of consequentialism/utilitarian ism.
I read that as a kid, concluded the guy was a failure.
Quote from: Viking on September 16, 2014, 05:04:32 PM
Machiavelli - after The Prince I abandoned virtue ethics for a version of consequentialism/utilitarian ism.
:hmm:
I saw the car from this movie when I was 10 y/o. Been a Mopar fan ever since.
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-QYHH5aoFRRY%2FUoKE3q-bQUI%2FAAAAAAAAAPk%2F_miKHRPaSbE%2Fs1600%2F936full-dirty-mary-crazy-larry-screenshot.jpg&hash=e2bf9037a3ad41358cd2353f2b1b89d29ad6092e)
Gor
Qu'est-ce que le Tiers État?
That is where I learned the privileges of the church and the aristocracy had to be destroyed, by force if necessary.
I was always on the lookout for the Purina Chuck Wagon when I was a tyke :blush:
http://youtu.be/rnwppcD-SMc
Quote from: Valmy on September 16, 2014, 09:40:36 PM
Qu'est-ce que le Tiers État?
That is where I learned the privileges of the church and the aristocracy had to be destroyed, by force if necessary.
:lol:
Quote from: The Brain on September 16, 2014, 05:34:14 PM
Quote from: Viking on September 16, 2014, 05:04:32 PM
Machiavelli - after The Prince I abandoned virtue ethics for a version of consequentialism/utilitarian ism.
:hmm:
Yes, after reading it intentions stopped mattering and the effects of actions started to matter to me. The road to hell is paved with good intentions, after The Prince the destination mattered more than the road surface.
1- Ada or Ardor by Nabokov - and no it didn't influence me to give incest a go, I don't have a sis. I was 17 at the time and it was the book that moved me to take writing seriously.
2 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - influenced me greatly in trying to write stuff that it's original and surprising, but at the same very relatable. Helped me develop my style as a writer a lot.
Quote from: Viking on September 17, 2014, 02:48:34 AM
Quote from: The Brain on September 16, 2014, 05:34:14 PM
Quote from: Viking on September 16, 2014, 05:04:32 PM
Machiavelli - after The Prince I abandoned virtue ethics for a version of consequentialism/utilitarian ism.
:hmm:
Yes, after reading it intentions stopped mattering and the effects of actions started to matter to me. The road to hell is paved with good intentions, after The Prince the destination mattered more than the road surface.
When did you read it?
Quote from: The Brain on September 17, 2014, 02:57:17 AM
Quote from: Viking on September 17, 2014, 02:48:34 AM
Quote from: The Brain on September 16, 2014, 05:34:14 PM
Quote from: Viking on September 16, 2014, 05:04:32 PM
Machiavelli - after The Prince I abandoned virtue ethics for a version of consequentialism/utilitarian ism.
:hmm:
Yes, after reading it intentions stopped mattering and the effects of actions started to matter to me. The road to hell is paved with good intentions, after The Prince the destination mattered more than the road surface.
When did you read it?
When I was 17
Quote from: Viking on September 17, 2014, 02:58:09 AM
Quote from: The Brain on September 17, 2014, 02:57:17 AM
Quote from: Viking on September 17, 2014, 02:48:34 AM
Quote from: The Brain on September 16, 2014, 05:34:14 PM
Quote from: Viking on September 16, 2014, 05:04:32 PM
Machiavelli - after The Prince I abandoned virtue ethics for a version of consequentialism/utilitarian ism.
:hmm:
Yes, after reading it intentions stopped mattering and the effects of actions started to matter to me. The road to hell is paved with good intentions, after The Prince the destination mattered more than the road surface.
When did you read it?
When I was 17
Interesting. I didn't read it until I was 29 so I had already landed in that area.
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 16, 2014, 07:05:15 PM
Gor
I learned all my morality from Conan the Barbarian. :sleep: