Arnn’s yearbook photo from grade school.

COURTESY | Larry Arnn

 

Book: Nicomachean Ethics 

(340 B.C.) 

(assuming one would still have access to the Bible)

Of course, the ethics must be there. And the Bible.

 

Song: Faure Requiem (1890)

(also, relying upon one’s memory, “still doin time” and “he stopped loving her today,” George Jones)

The Sanctus movement of the Requiem is a sublime achievement. The voices rise up like angels.

I’m not really qualified to understand George Jones because I have not been unfortunate in love. But as near as I can get to understanding it is to listen to him sing about it. Also, I have a truck now, which puts me in his world, even if it is an electric truck.

 

Movie: A Man for all Seasons (1966) 

(also, relying upon one’s memory for the details, “Young Frankenstein”)

“A Man For All Seasons” is in my opinion one of the great performances of one of the great stories. Paul Schofield is wonderful. Some fraternity boys did something naughty once, and we sorted it out. Then they asked if they could come over to watch a movie. I showed them that one. I told them it was a story of faith and understanding put into action. They should emulate it.

“Young Frankenstein” is pitch perfect.