Trees and sky.
The Visit to the Goldsmith at Bergamo
Enough has been said of my own trifling experiences, and the story of the wound inflicted upon me by Cicero has reached an unconscionable length. But I will add another incident to prove that Cicero is not the only one who enjoyed the affection of those who had never seen him. Although an old story to you, it may nevertheless arouse new interest when you hear it again.
From here I have always in sight a certain Alpine town, the Italian Pergamum, to distinguish it from an Asiatic city of the same name, which, as you know, was once the capital of Attalus, who bequeathed his possessions to Rome. In our Pergamum there lives a certain man, who, while he has but a slight knowledge of literature, possesses a good mind,—had he earlier applied himself to study. By profession he is a goldsmith, remarkably successful in the practice of his art; he enjoys moreover the best gift that nature can bestow, for he is an admirer and lover of all that is good and beautiful. The gold in which he works, and other forms of worldly wealth, appeal to him only in so far as they are means to higher ends. This old man, having heard of me by reputation, was immediately seized with a most ardent desire to win my friendship.
Virtual Sheldon sees Steve Wozniak while out to dinner with the guys.
Le Festin is a powerful song that plays twice in the movie, when Linguini discovers his will and learns that he is the owner of Gusteau’s, and when the new restaurant, “Ratatouille” is shown.
Spoiler-Alert!
- Stuart: Here Sheldon. I pulled the new Hellboy for you. It's mind-blowing.
- Sheldon: Excuse me! Spoiler alert!
- Stuart: What? I didn't spoil anything.
- Sheldon: You told me it's mind-blowing, so my mind is going into it pre-blown. Once a mind is pre-blown, it cannot be re-blown.
- Stuart: I'm sorry.
- Sheldon: Said the Grinch to Christmas.
