#mccarthy's bar

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I like reading in a pub rather than a library or study, as it's generally much easier to get a drink.

Pete McCarthy

From McCarthy’s Bar, which I just finished reading this morning.

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Shakespeare Does Know His Shit

“One of the hardest things for a boy to learn is that a teacher is human. One of the hardest things for a teacher to learn is not to try and tell them.” –Mrs. Lindtott in The History Boys “Can you imagine how depressing it is to teach five centuries of masculine ineptitude? What is history? History is woman following behind. With a bucket.” –Mrs. Lindtott in The History Boys “’You judge very properly,’ said Mr. Bennet, ‘and it is happy for you that you posess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are the result of previous study?’ ‘They arise chiefly from what is passing at the time, and though I sometimes amuse myself with suggesting and arranging such little elegant compliments as may be adapted to ordinary occasions, I always wish to give them as unstudied an air as possible.’ Mr. Bennet’s expectations were fully answered. His cousin was as absurd as he had hoped, and he listened to him with the keenest enjoyment, maintaining at the same time the most resolute composure of countenance, and, except in an occasional glance at Elizabeth, requiring no partner in his pleasure.” - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen “This is a most unfortunate affair, and will probably be much talked of. But we must stem the tide of malice, and pour into the wounded bosoms of each other the balm of sisterly consolation.” –Mary in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen “Is it possible to have some kind of genetic memory of a place where you’ve never lived, but your ancestors have? Or am I just a sentimental fool, my judgement fuddled by nostalgia, Guinness, and the romance of the diaspora?” –McCarthy’s Bar by Pete McCarthy “The lurid combination of sex, religion, and alcohol is making me hungry.” –McCarthy’s Bar by Pete McCarthy “Just because gay is the new black does not mean it’s your color, sweetheart.” –Celia on Good Morning Agrestic! on Weeds “Ann Arbor is a beautiful town, very picturesque…the kind of town where a horror movie might take place.” –Bret at the Flight Of The Conchords concert in Ann Arbor (where they just called the audience “Ann” the whole time) “I could be a sexy dinosaur.” –Tander “I know Shakespeare’s a dead white guy, but he knows his shit, and nobody can overlook that.” -10 Things I Hate About You “Relationships should be with people you can grow old with, not grow old because of.” –John M. at IDAA