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rob, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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That's precisely where MacBeth lacks realism.Had the King said "wind an' pish" instead of "sound and fury", it'd've been an entirely accurate reconstruction of mediaeval Scottish politics.
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Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Thu 14 Jan 2010, 14:26,
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HmmMessenger
Gracious my lord,
I should report that which I say I saw,
But know not how to do it.
Macbeth
FFS, min. Oot wi' it!
Messenger
As I did stand my watch upon the hill,
I look'd toward Birnam, and anon, methought,
The wood began to move.
Macbeth
Away an' shite!
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K2k6 has a proper job these days, Thu 14 Jan 2010, 14:30,
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With editing like this...Shakespeare's shortest play could soon be like a Fast Show sketch...
First witch: Crown?
Second witch: Ooh, sir, suit you, sir...
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Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Thu 14 Jan 2010, 14:34,
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*phones Royal Shakespeare Company*(
K2k6 has a proper job these days, Thu 14 Jan 2010, 14:35,
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*profits**gets sued by Reduced Shakespeare Company*
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Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Thu 14 Jan 2010, 14:40,
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