A hearty SWTCTW congratulations to Floridian Tom Grizzard, who won this year’s prestigious Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest in Key West. It’s his eighth time competing. Eighth time’s the charm, buddy! He beat out 141 other Ernests for his prize, which is–well, come to think of it, it’s not stated in the article. But I’m sure it’s AWESOME. Maybe it’s the baller medallion hanging from his noble neck? Where can I get me one of those?
And I thought this picture of all the Ernests was fantastic. So much passion! Got me all fired up!
But besides applauding Tom Grizzard for his innate, genetic inclination towards resembling a Nobel prize winning author, I wanted to post some quotes from our friend Ernest.
- “Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.”
- “As you get older it is harder to have heroes, but it is sort of necessary.”
- “Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime.”
- “There are events which are so great that if a writer has participated in them his obligation is to write truly rather than assume the presumption of altering them with invention.”
- “The world is a fine place and worth fighting for.”
Okay, that’s enough. Enjoy.
[Posted by Kathleen]
six words to change the world. 