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September 17, 2008
The Elements of Style — by William Strunk, Jr.
"Asserting that one must first know the rules to break them, this classic reference book is a must-have for any student and conscientious writer. Intended for use in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of literature, it gives in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style and concentrates attention on the rules of usage and principles of composition most commonly violated."
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Humm, I've always heard it as a Kowala, a whore, someone not paying someone else, and "eats bush and leaves", but to each their own.
I also beg to differ with rule II/2, I always (and I know I'm not alone, in a recent "The Writer's Art" column this very thing was discussed).
I was quite confused by the first comment, until I saw who it was by. Well played good man, well played indeed.
Posted by: Rocketboy | Sep 18, 2008 12:48:29 AM
A panda walks into a café. He orders a sandwich, eats it, then draws a gun and proceeds to fire it at the other patrons.
'Why?' asks the confused, surviving waiter amidst the carnage, as the panda makes towards the exit. The panda produces a badly punctuated wildlife manual and tosses it over his shoulder.
'Well, I'm a panda', he says, at the door. 'Look it up.'
The waiter turns to the relevant entry in the manual and, sure enough, finds an explanation. 'Panda. Large black-and-white bear-like mammal, native to China. Eats, shoots and leaves.'
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Personally, I enjoy every jot and tittle that make for correct use of language. While on the other hand, have always wondered if those little black dots that follow a note (of music) are all that necessary.
Posted by: Kay | Sep 17, 2008 11:18:35 PM
Agreed Flautist! However, let's not forget raising compassionate human beings. I've seen both sides of the coin and sometimes too much control is a bit more about oneself than about anyone else (not talking about you nor me for that matter!).
That said, breaking the rules is where most of humo(u)r is found in the English language. It's called playing and it's fun! :)
Posted by: DefinitelyCreativeEnough | Sep 17, 2008 10:37:18 PM
Now why, would I need that I know exaclty what I mean; and if somebody would not know and understand, it, isn't it there problem not mine they have to reed it and I thought it so tough, I can't help them with that it's to bad? I mean get a life who can worry? About gramar all the time,not me? You can do hobbys for all the spare time insted like: kniting or remote control lawnmower are so much better and nitpiking disipline avoids living acording to, that Vectors guy!
Posted by: Flautist | Sep 17, 2008 12:53:05 PM
