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Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:29:23 -0800

Awww.... I saw a street sign from near my house, and thought there was something happening within walking distance. Tease! :)

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Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:42:35 -0800

Tommy, the story of a troubled and unfortunate World War II veteran who eventually overcomes his handicaps to become a pinball master amongst other things. no it isn't. from wikipedia: Story in chronological order * "Overture"/"It's a Boy" - British Army Captain Walker is reported missing in action during World War I, and is not expected ever to be seen again. Shortly after his wife, Mrs. Walker, receives this news, she gives birth to their son, Tommy. In the film version, Captain Walker is a Royal Air Force pilot * "1921" - Seven years later, Captain Walker returns home and discovers that his wife has found a new lover. Captain Walker confronts his wife and kills the lover. Tommy witnesses this through his mirror. To cover up the crime, Tommy's parents tell Tommy that he didn't see it, didn't hear it, and he will say "nothing to no one ever in [his] life". A traumatized Tommy becomes deaf, dumb, and blind. In the film version, however, this plot point is changed: Captain Walker confronts his wife and is killed by the lover.

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