...the Shapiro Campus Center auditorium was pretty full -- and, while there was security present, complete with uniformed Newton policemen and metal detectors, there were no incidents or demonstrations.
Though I'd be happy to claim him as a relative, Dr. Pipes and I are not related. We share the beard, the glasses, and the same first name -- that's about it. (Oh, and I think I have a tie like that somewhere.)
Shame for Dr. Pipes. We know how he loves to scream academic persecution.
"Syme: It's a beautiful thing, the destruction of words. You wouldn't have seen the [Newspeak] Dictionary 10th edition, would you Smith? It's that thick. [illustrates thickness with fingers] The 11th Edition will be that [narrows fingers] thick. Winston Smith: So, The Revolution will be complete when the language is perfect? Syme: The secret is to move from translation, to direct thought, to automatic response. No need for self-discipline. Language coming from here [the larynx], not from here
[the brain]" -1984 (film)
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No relation, certainly. But did you see their photos? They could be related. :-)
Er, what were the Newton police doing in Waltham?
/cue T-Zone music
Joanne:
Though I'd be happy to claim him as a relative, Dr. Pipes and I are not related. We share the beard, the glasses, and the same first name -- that's about it. (Oh, and I think I have a tie like that somewhere.)
cheers,
Daniel in Brookline
Shame for Dr. Pipes. We know how he loves to scream academic persecution.