The Odd Couple

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My visa arrived today which means that it's only a matter of time before I'm out of Atwood and onto Brocas Terrace. &nbsp;And Bret will get the house to himself.</div>
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It's interesting that at 46 I'm the Felix Unger of this couple when in my early years I was absolutely an Oscar Madison. &nbsp;(Remember that fish tank full of dead fish, Mummy?) But rather than dwell on the condition on Atwood, I'll focus on the movie reference.</div>
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Sunday night Bret and I watched Barefoot in the Park - a favorite! - which made me think about Neil Simon's limited repertoire. &nbsp;All of his movies are centered around two people or sets of couple who are opposites who attract despite their differences. &nbsp;He really never deviated from this formula from The Odd Couple to Biloxi Blues to Murder By Death.&nbsp; I guess if it ain't broke, why fix it?&nbsp;</div>
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&nbsp;Classics from Barefoot:</div>
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"He moved out - didn't you notice his suit case, mother?"</div>
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"He's always so formal - I thought it was the garbage."</div>
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"It wasn't until we were married that I realized you didn't sleep wearing a tie!"</div>
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"Only for very formal sleeps."</div>
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Pure gold.</div>
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When I was a kid I watched old movies all weekend on channel 56 and 38, rain or shine. I watched Arsenic and Old Lace, Philadelphia Story, The Incredible Mr Limpet....I loved them all. &nbsp;Later, with cable and dvds, there was never a reason for Bret and Joey to watch old movies - new movies were always at their finger tips. &nbsp;I'm so glad that wasn't me, that my options were limited to whatever slapstick comedy or film noir was on one of two channels for the day. &nbsp;Sure I watched a lot of crap. &nbsp;But those all day movie marathons gave me a film education and a fantastic range of movie knowledge that I wouldn't trade for anything. &nbsp;</div>
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I'm happy to say that Bret sat through the entire showing of Barefoot in the Park with several audible laughs. &nbsp;Before I go I need to get him in front of His Girl Friday, To Kill a Mockingbird and Casablanca.</div>
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This also just triggered a memory of Andy telling me that he was in the opening credits of the Odd Couple...I think Andy's rather creative fibs are a post for another day...</div>
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