tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post933848385598396077..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Authors I'd Want At My Thanksgiving DinnerYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-68127847300521662592011-11-24T10:28:14.577-05:002011-11-24T10:28:14.577-05:00John: I can't imagine any situation in which y...John: I can't imagine any situation in which you'd be intimidated. :) You'd be in the mix of things, I know it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-72841778721928550592011-11-23T16:48:30.869-05:002011-11-23T16:48:30.869-05:00That group would make for a VERY witty and fun din...That group would make for a VERY witty and fun dinner. But I'd be so intimidated by all those quick witted people and I'd probably remain silent most of the night. I'd also embarrass myself doing spit takes from my wine glass from all the jokes that would be fired off.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-90945764787568240432011-11-23T14:36:15.030-05:002011-11-23T14:36:15.030-05:00Prashant: Well, make yourself familiar. :)Prashant: Well, make yourself familiar. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-43662995799181472032011-11-23T14:35:26.786-05:002011-11-23T14:35:26.786-05:00You're welcome, Bev. I meant it. Sending you a...You're welcome, Bev. I meant it. Sending you a hug.<br /><br />M.M. Kaye is wonderful. You will love her mysteries. And maybe even THE FAR PAVILLIONS. I loved it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-58120596974358298932011-11-23T12:58:43.088-05:002011-11-23T12:58:43.088-05:00Where am I?! I mean I'm only familiar with Wil...Where am I?! I mean I'm only familiar with William L. Shirer and Cornelia Read. As always, a very innovative list, Yvette.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-57356997298928413302011-11-23T12:13:39.892-05:002011-11-23T12:13:39.892-05:00You've got a number of people on your list tha...You've got a number of people on your list that I'm not familiar with. Haven't read any M. M. Kaye yet, although she's on my TBR pile... I saw that someone mentioned Wilde, I forgot him too!<br /><br />Here's my list: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/11/top-ten-g-guests-for-thanksgiving.html<br /><br />Oh...and Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />And thank you for the condolences for my grandpa.Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-64378888052623660242011-11-23T11:00:53.745-05:002011-11-23T11:00:53.745-05:00Kathy: You are so right. A three day Thanksgiving ...Kathy: You are so right. A three day Thanksgiving dinner it is. Ha!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-54782690860229632242011-11-23T10:58:32.209-05:002011-11-23T10:58:32.209-05:00Fred: How could I forget Wilde? Well, maybe I'...Fred: How could I forget Wilde? Well, maybe I'd be afraid he'd skewer us all. But on the whole, I think he'd have us rolling in the aisles. As Kathy says.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-1416600933976311982011-11-23T01:08:45.800-05:002011-11-23T01:08:45.800-05:00I think these would have to be three-day dinners. ...I think these would have to be three-day dinners. Many of these writers have so much to say, and who wouldn't want to hear them?<br /><br />Rex Stout would probably have made an excellent dinner party with one guest: him. So, too, of many.<br /><br />Oscar Wilde, I think, would have people gasping for air, from laughing so much.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-39389889229419906532011-11-23T00:29:30.764-05:002011-11-23T00:29:30.764-05:00Conan Doyle sounds good, Bill. The more the merrie...Conan Doyle sounds good, Bill. The more the merrier. No one will be turned away. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-38282498407907833132011-11-23T00:28:17.837-05:002011-11-23T00:28:17.837-05:00Todd: I like his work. Hadn't read anything li...Todd: I like his work. Hadn't read anything like it before. Plus he's good looking to boot.<br /><br />I know, I know, I'm shallow. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-69832030004150005632011-11-23T00:28:17.640-05:002011-11-23T00:28:17.640-05:00Todd: I like his work. Hadn't read anything li...Todd: I like his work. Hadn't read anything like it before. Plus he's good looking to boot.<br /><br />I know, I know, I'm shallow. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-47470186884675431862011-11-23T00:28:16.964-05:002011-11-23T00:28:16.964-05:00Todd: I like his work. Hadn't read anything li...Todd: I like his work. Hadn't read anything like it before. Plus he's good looking to boot.<br /><br />I know, I know, I'm shallow. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-51672766899103253162011-11-23T00:28:15.832-05:002011-11-23T00:28:15.832-05:00Yvette,
There are many marvelous names mentioned...Yvette,<br /><br />There are many marvelous names mentioned here, both in your list and in the comments that follow, but I think there's one name that must be included with the others: Oscar Wilde.<br /><br />Imagine a dinner gathering that included someone who would comment that a cynic is one who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing, or I'm not young enough to know everything.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-74024907102870250642011-11-23T00:26:47.919-05:002011-11-23T00:26:47.919-05:00Mark, of course you're welcome to our dinner. ...Mark, of course you're welcome to our dinner. :)<br /><br />You can be the server if you like, or just pull up an extra chair. <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-29692961328547378652011-11-23T00:23:14.237-05:002011-11-23T00:23:14.237-05:00You're welcome, Laurie. I hope you have a grea...You're welcome, Laurie. I hope you have a great holiday weekend as well. Happy Thanksgiving!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-75409308467751377312011-11-22T22:29:42.219-05:002011-11-22T22:29:42.219-05:00Yvette: I think I would like to include Arthur Con...Yvette: I think I would like to include Arthur Conan Doyle. He was passionate about many subjects.<br /><br />There was a Saskatchewan born author, W.O. Mitchell, who was also the most marvellous storyteller. He could provide entertaining stories about growing up on the prairies in the 1920's and 1930's.<br /><br />The CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) radio has an excellent show, Vinyl Cafe, that is also on some PBR stations in America featuring Stuart McLean. He is wonderful storyteller in the mode of Garrison Keillor.<br /><br />I believe the additional trio would have you laughing and crying at their stories.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-34073089574950618402011-11-22T21:35:37.421-05:002011-11-22T21:35:37.421-05:00China M. is a good fantasy/sf writer, but not so v...China M. is a good fantasy/sf writer, but not so very different from other good (as opposed to a lot of pedestrian) fantasy/sf writers...Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-53062133474715688322011-11-22T21:15:53.888-05:002011-11-22T21:15:53.888-05:00It sounds like a fun dinner! Can I come, too! I wo...It sounds like a fun dinner! Can I come, too! I wouldn't even need to sit at the table — after all, you'll need a server!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving from Mark!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-33508295902014329122011-11-22T20:43:33.047-05:002011-11-22T20:43:33.047-05:00Your list shows me how many great authors I've...Your list shows me how many great authors I've missed. Thank you for offering up such an inspiring group, and may you enjoy a lovely weekend.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-34605159998676851712011-11-22T19:37:45.836-05:002011-11-22T19:37:45.836-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-23077010870486127752011-11-22T19:37:45.650-05:002011-11-22T19:37:45.650-05:00JNCL: She had a marvelous life, too. I can't w...JNCL: She had a marvelous life, too. I can't wait to read her autobiography. It's on my list for next year. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-4643156449960547922011-11-22T19:36:35.148-05:002011-11-22T19:36:35.148-05:00Ryan: Another great list. Wouldn't it be wonde...Ryan: Another great list. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could actually do this? :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-63539929395144538332011-11-22T19:35:51.656-05:002011-11-22T19:35:51.656-05:00YES! M.M. Kaye! Love her.YES! M.M. Kaye! Love her.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370649604625989367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-47135250722605579352011-11-22T19:35:38.424-05:002011-11-22T19:35:38.424-05:00Forgot about Rex Stout!! I could kick myself. Jeez...Forgot about Rex Stout!! I could kick myself. Jeez. Of course he's added to my list. Numero 11. For sure. :)<br /><br />I like your additions as well.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.com