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    It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common cases is true; but it is also true, that when some very great and unexpected good news is brought to us, we find it very difficult to credit it.

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It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions read more

It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions Gate Films agreed to make the film. They liked the idea of a sports movie where spelling was the sport, something that might be compared to 'Hoosiers' or other good sports movies, but with a younger lead character.

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I think it was Fox, actually; Fox, the studio, which had sold the rights to the television show, as I read more

I think it was Fox, actually; Fox, the studio, which had sold the rights to the television show, as I understand it, but had retained the film rights.

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We got to go to Lucas Ranch and, at that time, my brother was still living in a condo about read more

We got to go to Lucas Ranch and, at that time, my brother was still living in a condo about a mile from Robin Williams, and so I made all of the other comics jealous because I got to get a ride home with him.

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It's not often you get a tie in swimming. But it was a good meet.

It's not often you get a tie in swimming. But it was a good meet.

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I have invented the Thermometer style.

I have invented the Thermometer style.

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It is going to follow what the nominal (Treasury) curve is doing. It's not that great of a surprise.

It is going to follow what the nominal (Treasury) curve is doing. It's not that great of a surprise.

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Everybody agrees that we have to fix these levees. But declaring a state of emergency an hour before a political read more

Everybody agrees that we have to fix these levees. But declaring a state of emergency an hour before a political convention smacks much more of politics than it does of leadership. The governor has had many opportunities to fund and fix these levees before, and he hasn't done it.

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I think in my heart of hearts that had a big bearing on it,

I think in my heart of hearts that had a big bearing on it,

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It is a bridge-builder that will help link the work force, legislators and technology companies.

It is a bridge-builder that will help link the work force, legislators and technology companies.

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