The great American philosopher was was not afraid to tackle the difficult issues of his day. It was he who said, "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. That is the principal difference between a dog and a man." The profound make known by way of that which is seemingly simple.
@skormz10 And Penn Jillette isn't JUST a magician, but they are both still in the business of deception and tall tales. These are fabrications that don't hurt anybody, but they are fabrications none the less and require the same sort of yarn weaving skills that liars do.
Mark Twain, i.e. Sam Clemens, was actually 12 when his father died, so that's a lie when he talks of his attitude about his father from ages 14 to 21.
@Boudiga Hal Holbrook, 'Mark Twain Tonight'. It was a one-man stage show, filmed in 1967. I saw it the first time around. Thanks to paxgnbru for posting it.
lol i almost believed that was him...
TheUndertakerSaysRIP 2 months ago 2
The great American philosopher was was not afraid to tackle the difficult issues of his day. It was he who said, "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. That is the principal difference between a dog and a man." The profound make known by way of that which is seemingly simple.
MrBoricuadd 4 months ago
Funny thing, a fiction author slandering liars. The only way it would be more ironic is if he were a magician.
Makingnewnamesisdumb 4 months ago
@Makingnewnamesisdumb
he is not just a fictional author good sir
skormz10 4 months ago
@skormz10 And Penn Jillette isn't JUST a magician, but they are both still in the business of deception and tall tales. These are fabrications that don't hurt anybody, but they are fabrications none the less and require the same sort of yarn weaving skills that liars do.
Makingnewnamesisdumb 4 months ago
@Makingnewnamesisdumb I bet you really think that is logically sound too.
cryjesuscry 1 month ago
@cryjesuscry What are you referring to? And what's the problem?
Makingnewnamesisdumb 1 month ago
Mark Twain, i.e. Sam Clemens, was actually 12 when his father died, so that's a lie when he talks of his attitude about his father from ages 14 to 21.
verdew8181 4 months ago
ahahh you guys realize this isn't Mark Twain Right? He died wayy before the time of color TV.
VolthiasDramos 5 months ago
This was genius.
Ardenwolfe 6 months ago
When was this filmed?
Boudiga 7 months ago
@Boudiga Hal Holbrook, 'Mark Twain Tonight'. It was a one-man stage show, filmed in 1967. I saw it the first time around. Thanks to paxgnbru for posting it.
sebradfield 5 months ago
Thank you for this! I am using it in my classroom. (:
GGJ5 2 years ago