Here's another variation: I don't remember if he portrayed an English
teacher, but how about "Sir" as played by Sidney Poitier (late 1960s)? He
makes a fine role model (beats the professor in _Oleanna_).

Paul E. Doniger

----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Einarsson <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: Films and Grammar


> Edith,
>
> I'm the wrong one to ask!  I would like to be portrayed as "Mr
> Chips"!
>
>
> > Robert, would you prefer to be portrayed as an old maid with a bun?  I
> > would rather be  the rake!  Probably I like Bull Durham so much because
> > Susan Sarandon is a great new image for a female English teacher! Edith
> > Wollin
>
>
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