The Complexity of Modern Marriage
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A powerful drama of modern marriage- a marriage that goes smash, and how it is saved. See yourself in "THE CROWD.
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The Story of You and I
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The Story of You and I, the man next door, told with a sweep of drama Magnificent and Amazing.
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Overcoming Adversity and Finding Strength
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When Life Beats You Down to Your Knees -See How to Fight Back and WIN!
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Unrealistic Expectations Amidst Skepticism
John:
Everything's goin to be roses....when my ship comes in.
Mary:
Your ship? A worm must be towing it down from the North Pole!
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Character Conflict and Frustration in Conversation
Mary:
You'd try the patience of a Saint!
John:
You're no soothing syrup yourself!
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A Dilemma Between Fun and Study
Bert:
I've got a pair of wrens dated up for Coney Island. Want to make it a foursome?
John:
Nothin doin', Bert! I'm studying nights!
Bert:
Aw, come on! These babies have got what ain't in books!
John:
Well, I'll try anything once....but I ought to study.
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Childhood Aspirations and Dreams of Youth
White boy:
What are you gonna be when you grow up, Whitey?
Black boy:
I detend to be a preacher man! Hallelujah!
Nerdy boy:
I purpose to seek occupation as a cowboy.
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Navigating Life Beyond the Crowd
Stranger: [on the NYC ferry]
You've gotta be good in that town if you want to beat the crowd.
Flapper: [to John]
Oh, Gee, Baby! How did the angels ever let you leave Heaven?
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Marriage: A Sentence, Not Just a Word
John Sims:
Take it from me, marriage isn't a word....it's a sentence!
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Contrasting Happiness and External Chaos
John Sims: [singing to the ukelele]
Wife and I are happyAnd everything is swell;It's heavenly inside our flatBut outside it is El!
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Unfulfilled expectations and societal pressures
John Sims: [laughing at a juggling clown]
The poor sap! And I bet his father thought he would be President!
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Observations on the Nature of the Crowd
John Sims:
Look at that crowd! The poor boobs....all in the same rut!
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Understanding the Crowd's Influence on Individuality
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We do not know how big the crowd is, and what opposition it is....until we get out of step with it.
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Significant Events in the Simses' Lives
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During the next five years two eventful things happened to the Simses. A baby sister was born....and John received an $8 raise.
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New York's Reliance on Individual Contribution
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When John was twenty-one he became one of the seven million that believe New York depends on them.
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Childhood Aspirations and Historical Comparisons
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Johnny Sims reached the age of twelve. He recited poetry, played piano and sang in a choir....so did Lincoln and Washington!
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