May 4th, 2009

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The Princess Bride, William Goldman (Del Rey)

Westbound, Bloor and Yonge

Caucasian male, late 40s, with short grey hair, wearing glasses, dark blue suit, and white sneakers.

The Princess Bride, William Goldman (Del Rey)

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And so, even with the Sicilian on his neck and the Princess around his shoulder and the Spaniard at his waist, Fezzik did not feel in the least bit put upon. He was actually quite happy, because it was only when he was requested to use his might that he felt he wasn’t a bother to everybody.

He’s certain his daughter isn’t eating. Every night, he picks at his plate and she tells him everything’s fine. Not all bodies are built the same, Dad. But there’s that girl in the papers — every day, in the papers — the one in the movies who took up with that disc jockey. Clearly, she isn’t healthy, right? He’s not a stupid man. And if it’s the difference between asking his daughter if she’s stopped eating, or asking his baby girl if she’s on drugs? It’s easier for a father to come home with double-cheese pizza.

 
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