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Hi, my name is Jake. I am a (sometimes) professional writer, with focuses in playwriting, feature writing, and short stories. And I’ve done some professional acting, nothing huge, but I’ve had some fun gigs. I also have a blog: http://thejakefoyer.blogspot.com.
I received a B.S. Degree in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. I now live in Michigan.
Arthur C. Clarke has been one of my most favorite authors since adolescence. Oddly, I have the late actor Roy Scheider to thank for becoming Clarke’s fan. When I was a young teen, Roy Scheider was my film hero thanks to Jaws and Blue Thunder. In 1984, my folks took me to a movie. That night the theatre ran a preview for a new film called 2010. I literally cried out, “There’s Roy Scheider!” Without Roy, I probably never would have seen 2010 and subsequently read the novel. And not being a Stanley Kubrick fan, I never would have tried 2001 the movie. So, thanks Roy.
As far as my Clarke favorites, it’s a tie between 2001 and Childhood’s End, though the latter hits me in a more emotional place. I’m also a big fan of the Rama novels, and I enjoy diving into Clarke’s short fiction from time to time. I love Clarke’s final birthday address, and recommend it if any of you hasn’t watched it. Glad to meet some fellow devotees!
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Jake wrote: "Hi, my name is Jake. I am a (sometimes) professional writer, with focuses in playwriting, feature writing, and short stories. And I’ve done some professional acting, nothing huge, but I’ve had some..."Odd that "2010" should have gotten you into Arthur C. Clarke, since I've always considered it a travesty against the original, ("2001", of course.) And Roy Scheider...?? William Sylvester he is not! He was fine in "The French Connection", but so different in character from the Reed Richards-y Sylvester as Heywood Floyd, it wasn't funny.
I became a Clarke freak with "2001" and have been one ever since! And it's a shame they couldn't get Sylvester to do "2010"...perhaps it would have been a better movie if they COULD have...!
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Stephen, are you for real? Do you have anything positive or appreciative to say about other people's thoughts?
Jake wrote: "Stephen, are you for real? Do you have anything positive or appreciative to say about other people's thoughts? "Sorry. I've just never been a fan of "2010". I think you'll find that NO moviegoers or sci-fi freaks who are fond of "2001" will have much of anything positive to say about it. And Scheider is just not a sci-fi type....William Sylvester, Richard Denning, Gary Lockwood, Michael Rennie, etc....ARE!
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Hello Larry, nice to see you in this group. I trust you had a good sleep-would you like a game of chess? I'm really quite good at it. Dave used to enjoy a game of chess, but I'm not sure Frank felt the same.......
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Nice play on 2010, Larry. Now, do you care to really tell a bit about yourself? :-)
Well actually it was from 2001-Frank doesn't feature in 2010…Now about me, well I'm 43,living in the north east of England and while it probably wasn't my first SF book, 2001 was the one that got me hooked on SF!(I'm rather obsessed with the movie!)
I've read it so many times,it never pales. I'm planning a little experiment with it next. I want to read 2001 to the point where Poole disappears,then jump to 3001 which is his story,then back to 2010 before the year is out!
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Now about me, well I'm 43,living in the north east of England and while it probably wasn't my first SF book, 2001 was the one that got ..."
I'm surprised it is from 2001, seeing as HAL is speaking about both Dave and Frank, rather than to either of them, and there was no one else for HAL to be talking to on the ship. However, in 2010, I do recall that HAL asks at least one of the visiting humans to play a game of chess with him, and I was thinking it was Dr. Floyd, so I figured you were quoting HAL talking to one of those visiting humans in 2010. Anyway, welcome to the group, Larry!
Ah well, I did kind of make it up myself you know ;)And thanks for the welcome!
Now we recently got ourselves a Blu Ray player so now I want to get 2001 in that format-with the extras. My DVD copy has no extras and I want to see the making of etc.
Greetings everyone! My name is Deborah. Loved Clarke ever since I read Expedition to Earth. His short stories are exquisite. I love all science fiction, pretty much anything that makes you think is a worthwhile read. Question..did anyone read Robert Silverburg's Reflections in February 2010 Asimov's? If I had the writing chops to contest him in his regards for Clarke..I would! Very disappointing to read. Let me know what you guys think! Anyhow, I have been reading sci-fi since i could fit that pulp in my hand, and all these years later it is still my favorite genre!
Hi Deborah, I heard about Silverberg's comments on a SF forum but we don't get Asimov's over here unless you order it.
Why doesn't somebody give us a hint as to what Silverburg's comments WERE....??
Sorry Stephen...you can view the article online at Asimovs.com. "The merits of most of the science fiction of Arthur C. Clarke have largely escaped me", is his opening line. Silverberg even calls Clarke's works dull, slow and passionless. Hope that helps a bit!
Stephen wrote: "Why doesn't somebody give us a hint as to what Silverburg's comments WERE....??"Uh huh...and what work of his was translated into possibly the best movie ever made? Hm? The man can take his opinions and stick it where the sun doesn't emit photons....
Silverberg's probably an Asimov freak....;-D
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:'-( I hadn't heard that and wish I never would have. Regardless, thanks for sharing, Deborah, and welcome to the group!
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I am a neuroscience graduate (Ph.D.) student at the University of Utah, studying the neural basis of savant skills. I received a B.S. in neuroscience and a B.S. in psychology from The Ohio State University in 2008. Academically, I am interested in neuronanotechnology, cognitive neuroscience, the biological basis of memory/learning, and neuroengineering. My overall interest is in understanding human cognition and discovering/implementing methods of enhancing it. I am an avid transhumanist/futurist/technophile. I love science, Japan (along with much of East Asia, such as China, South Korea, and Taiwan), Star Trek (especially Voyager), and The Borg. I also love reading books by Arthur C. Clarke, my favorite author, and Dean Koontz. I have been reading Clarke's books since sophomore year of high school, beginning with Childhood's End, by favorite book of all time, and I have been in love with him ever since. Please see my profile for more info.