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[Lizzie Zoom]

I've always enjoyed historical fiction, not because I expect them to be factual accounts of the past, but because you get a gist of what life was like back then. I enjoyed reading the Wolf Hall books and they were proper page turners, but accepted that there was a fair amount of artistic licence. 

The other historical fiction writer whose books I've enjoyed is Bernard Cornwall and many of his books are set in Anglo-Saxon times.  Are they accurate depictions of life in those days? Probably not, but they are rattling good reads non the less! 

Agree, it's fiction, pure and simple. if you want factual, go to a reference library.

Even then, keep cross referencing the ‘facts’ as there are often many academic interpretations of what actually transpired.  That is what makes studying history so interesting and enjoyable!

[ronnyd]

Louise Fletcher, RIP. Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Nice beaver.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Louise Fletcher, RIP. Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Nice beaver.

Did she show it in the film.....

[ronnyd]

Louise Fletcher, RIP. Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Nice beaver.

Did she show it in the film.....

Nope. Just the classic line from Jack Nicholson, as i'm sure you know.

[Rangie]

One flew over the cuckoo's nest is my all time favourite movie, she did play the part well may she now Rest in Peace.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Louise Fletcher, RIP. Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Nice beaver.

Did she show it in the film.....

Nope. Just the classic line from Jack Nicholson, as i'm sure you know.

Here's Johnny......

[Rangie]

John Hartman drummer & founder member of the Doobie Brothers 72 years old.

[Doctor Gollum]

He was alot younger than I would have thought

[johnnydog]

Louise Fletcher, RIP. Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Nice beaver.

Did she show it in the film.....

Nope. Just the classic line from Jack Nicholson, as i'm sure you know.

I only remember that classic line 'Nice Beaver' in the comic film Airplane, with Leslie Neilson playing the detective Frank Grebin. Never actually seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - maybe due to my mis-spent youth....

[Olympia5776]

John Hartman drummer & founder member of the Doobie Brothers 72 years old.

Sad .
listened t them since I was 17 and "The Captain and Me " is easily one of my 5 desert Island discs .
Just recently I was watching Sky Arts channel and the first programme was the history of Jethro Tull and then the same featuring the Doobies.
JT , of whom I also listen to , were mired in infighting ,sudden departures , ego games etc. and it left a feeling of apathy between the former members interviewed
On the other hand the feeling of affection, humour  and support between the current and former members of the Brothers Doobie was a delight .
RIP JH.

[456lbft]

Louise Fletcher, RIP. Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Nice beaver.

Did she show it in the film.....

Nope. Just the classic line from Jack Nicholson, as i'm sure you know.

I only remember that classic line 'Nice Beaver' in the comic film Airplane, with Leslie Neilson playing the detective Frank Grebin. Never actually seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - maybe due to my mis-spent youth....

Wasn't it Leslie Nielsen but when he was in "Police Squad" as Priscilla Presley climbs some steps to reach a high book shelf? 

[redelitev6]

Louise Fletcher, RIP. Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Nice beaver.

Did she show it in the film.....

Nope. Just the classic line from Jack Nicholson, as i'm sure you know.

I only remember that classic line 'Nice Beaver' in the comic film Airplane, with Leslie Neilson playing the detective Frank Grebin. Never actually seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - maybe due to my mis-spent youth....

Wasn't it Leslie Nielsen but when he was in "Police Squad" as Priscilla Presley climbs some steps to reach a high book shelf?

Exactly right sir 

[johnnydog]

Louise Fletcher, RIP. Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Nice beaver.

Did she show it in the film.....

Nope. Just the classic line from Jack Nicholson, as i'm sure you know.

I only remember that classic line 'Nice Beaver' in the comic film Airplane, with Leslie Neilson playing the detective Frank Grebin. Never actually seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - maybe due to my mis-spent youth....

Wasn't it Leslie Nielsen but when he was in "Police Squad" as Priscilla Presley climbs some steps to reach a high book shelf?

That's right - it wan't Airplane - he was 'admiring' Priscilla Presley in Naked Gun....

[ronnyd]

Louise Fletcher, RIP. Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Nice beaver.

Did she show it in the film.....

Nope. Just the classic line from Jack Nicholson, as i'm sure you know.

I only remember that classic line 'Nice Beaver' in the comic film Airplane, with Leslie Neilson playing the detective Frank Grebin. Never actually seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - maybe due to my mis-spent youth....

Wasn't it Leslie Nielsen but when he was in "Police Squad" as Priscilla Presley climbs some steps to reach a high book shelf?

That's right - it wan't Airplane - he was 'admiring' Priscilla Presley in Naked Gun....

Nicholson said it thirteen years earlier in 'One Flew Over the Cookoo's nest. 

[456lbft]

Louise Fletcher, RIP. Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Nice beaver.

Did she show it in the film.....

Nope. Just the classic line from Jack Nicholson, as i'm sure you know.

I only remember that classic line 'Nice Beaver' in the comic film Airplane, with Leslie Neilson playing the detective Frank Grebin. Never actually seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - maybe due to my mis-spent youth....

Wasn't it Leslie Nielsen but when he was in "Police Squad" as Priscilla Presley climbs some steps to reach a high book shelf?

That's right - it wan't Airplane - he was 'admiring' Priscilla Presley in Naked Gun....

Nicholson said it thirteen years earlier in 'One Flew Over the Cookoo's nest. 

I stand corrected, Sir! It was all a long time ago....