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Welcome to the official website of
M a t t h e w   F r i e d m a n 

New Addition:
My New Year's Resolutions for 2002


Matthew Friedman is a musician and writer from New York City.  This site contains a selection of his original songs , short stories , and topical commentaries on today's headlines. His letters have been published in several well-known media outlets, and his music is available for sale on CD or cassette. Matthew, a graduate of Hofstra University
(Class of 1990) and Hofstra Law School (Class of '93) , is also currently working on his first novel. You are encouraged to respond to his weekly editorials, and to e-mail your comments, questions, ideas and opinions. And who knows that, on the lower frequencies, he speaks for you?

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"As you wish."

-Peter Falk as Grandpa in "The Princess Bride". The words were the story-book equivalent of "I love you", which he also used for his grandson. 

"See you next year. Thank God."

-Ring announcer in "Rocky III", after the near-death match between the Italian Stallion and the legendary wrestler, Thunderlips.

"I gave her my heart, and she gave me a pen."

-John Cusack as Lloyd Dobler in "Say Anything", after being jilted callously (albeit temporarily) by the girl of his dreams.

"Little Darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting. Little Darling, it seems like years since it’s been clear. Here Comes the Sun, Here Comes the Sun, and I say- it’s all right."

-George Harrison, 1943-2001
 


Question- Out of the following statements about legendary musician George Harrison, how many are true?

 a) Bankrolled the movie, "Monty Python’s Life of Brian"
 

 b) Organized the first superstar charity relief concert in history
 

 c) Appeared on the TV show, "The Simpsons"
 

 d) Helped score the movie, "Time Bandits"
 

 e) Had #1 singles as a solo artist, producer, and member of a group other than the Beatles
 

 f) Has the all-time record for largest financial penalty for copyright infringement 
 

 g) Never co-wrote a song with Paul McCartney individually
 

 h) Played bass guitar on "Back in the U.S.S.R."
 

 i) Deported from Germany during an early Beatles tour for being underage 
 

 j) Toured with Eric Clapton, the man who stole his first wife.

 

 

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