Matthew Dicks – Page 357

The countdown begins…

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 9, 2017
Post category:History/Politics
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In his first post-election interview with The New York Times, actor Alec Baldwin said that despite his contentious relationship with the president-elect, he does not "hate" Donald Trump. “I’m a performer,…

This correction could only be found in a New York Times wedding announcement

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 8, 2017
Post category:Critic
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I'm not a fan of the New York Times wedding announcements. Based on some number-crunching by The Atlantic, it's clear that these announcements amount to lists of white people who graduated…

Best introduction ever

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 7, 2017
Post category:Autobiography Storytelling TED
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I find myself speaking on stages quite often these days. Prior to taking the stage, I am often introduced by some host, and the introductions are quite lovely. Kind words,…

Some mistakes are larger than others

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 6, 2017
Post category:Words
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This might be the largest mistake in a publication ever. Numerically, at least.

This is the worst thing you can do to a storyteller

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 5, 2017
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As a storyteller — and perhaps a human being — one of the worst things that can happen to me is for someone to doubt my story. I have stood…

Things I Do #4: I drive like a teenager

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 4, 2017
Post category:Things I Do
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When I am alone, I often drive with the windows down, the heat or AC blasting depending upon the season, and the music at full volume. Loud enough to make…

In defense of editors

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 3, 2017
Post category:The Writing Process
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I'm a big fan of editors. Copy editors. Proofreaders. Anyone willing to point out my stupidity, really, but editors in particular have gone a long way in preventing me from…

A small bit of marital advice

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 2, 2017
Post category:Autobiography
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When your wife of the past ten years tells you that her birthday is January 6 and not January 7, as you believe, there should really be no further debate.…

Dick Clark is dead. He is sorely missed.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 1, 2017
Post category:Television
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My wife and I watched Mike Birbiglia's movie Don't Think Twice last night. Excellent film. Gillian Jacobs' performance was especially good. At 11:57, we switched over to network television to…

New Year’s Resolutions 2017

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:January 1, 2017
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PERSONAL HEALTH1. Don’t die.Recommended by a friend years ago. Still valid today and deserving of the first spot on the list.2. Lose 20 pounds.I tried to lose 20 pounds in…