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USA Today
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Happy birthday Shakespeare! Our favorite sayings, and some that missed the mark
Happy birthday Shakespeare! Our favorite sayings, and some that missed the mark Show Caption Hide Caption Why the Ides of March is so significant in history You've likely heard the phrase 'beware the Ides of March,' but what exactly is an Ides, and why the warning? unbranded - Lifestyle There have been a lot of writers since the 16th century. But there's only one Bard. William Shakespeare, who was born one of eight children 461 years ago on April 23, 1564, lived just 52 years. But in those years, Shakespeare would produce a bounty of plays, sonnets and poems that have been studied, modernized, adapted, saturized and lionized for decades. And his words − the countless words, coined phrases and twists of the tongue − continue to shape literature and language. You might even be surprised by how much of Shakespeare still saturates everyday vernacular (To name a few: wild goose chase, heart of gold, break the ice, the world is your oyster, for goodness sake.) On the occasion of his birth, here are some of Shakespeare's most enduring turns of phrase. And, because not all that glitters (or glisters) is gold, we are including some that missed the mark. 'Hamlet': A father's wisdom, a friend's final farewell Some of Shakespeare's best-known and most-performed plays also account for a lot of his most well-worn expressions. In "Hamlet," Polonius advises his son Laertes with gems like "Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice," "Neither a borrower nor a lender be, for loan oft loses both itself and friend," and perhaps the best advice any parent can give their child, "This above all, to thine own self be true." Polonius also reminds us that "brevity is the soul of wit," and that "though this be madness, yet there is method in't." But Polonius isn't the only character with memorable lines. Marcellus was the first but certainly not the last to observe that "something is rotten in the state of Denmark," and Gertrude, that faithless queen mother, observes, "The lady protests too much, methinks." Hamlet, gaslighting his love Ophelia and feigning madness, waxes existentialist, famously wondering, "To be, or not to be, that is the question." He tells his best friend, "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in our philosophy." He mulls his old jester's remains: "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio: A fellow of infinite jest." And, spoiler alert for a 420-some-year-old drama: Almost everyone is dead by the end, and, as Hamlet's dying words indicate, "The rest is silence." Except it isn't: Loyal Horatio is left, and he says goodbye to his ill-fated friend, "Goodnight, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!" 'Julius Caesar': Should have stayed home on March 15 Shakespeare's characters often ignore advice they should heed, and the Roman emperor Caesar probably should have listened to the soothsayer who tells him, "Beware the Ides of March." Cassius tells Brutus, who has to decide whether he loves his liege or his land more, "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars but in ourselves." Casca is puzzled by another's words and says, "It was Greek to me," in case you wondered why any indecipherable words are described that way. The tragedy includes some of Shakespeare's most vivid imagery, with Brutus suggesting, "Let's carve him as a dish fit for the gods," Caesar reminding his men that "Cowards die many times before their deaths, the valiant never taste of death but once," and Antony exclaiming, "Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war." Antony, talking of Brutus' treachery in taking part in Caesar's assassination, calls it "the most unkindest cut of all." 'Romeo and Juliet': Teenage codependency and more death Ah, the original "star-crossed lovers"! That's how the prologue introduces us to literature's most codependent couple, and a play full of love, death, family dysfunction and ... did we mention death? But, soft: "Romeo and Juliet" also gave us some of Shakespeare's most memorable love lines: "What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." Run, girl, is what we in the audience want to say to the young maiden. But like any lovestruck teen, she ignores the voices of adult reason: "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?" she wonders. Later, on learning her love is part of a rival family, she observes, "That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet." Speaking of sweetness, Juliet also spoke this famous line: "Parting is such sweet sorrow." But it's hard not to love Mercutio, the manic, wise-cracking, pun-dispensing BFF to Romeo. He even manages to crack jokes as he dies from a stab wound and is the only character to place the blame squarely where it belongs: "A plague o' both your houses!" he tells the Capulets and the Montagues. Some of the best from some of the rest Shakespeare gifted modern English with a host of other memorable lines, even if not all of his plays were as well known as the three big tragedies. In "MacBeth," he gives some of the best lines to a group of witches: "fair is foul and foul is fair," "double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble" and "by the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes." Great lines are spread throughout "The Merchant of Venice," including Jessica's observation that "love is blind," and Morocco noting that "all that glisters (note: not a typo!) is not gold." But Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, utters the most poignant lines: "If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?" Iago, the duplicitous villain of "Othello," drops this famous phrase: "I will wear my heart upon my sleeve," and compares jealousy to a "green-eyed monster." That's not the only quick turn of phrase in Shakespeare's lesser-known works: He also gave us "salad days" ("Antony and Cleopatra"); "a motley fool" and "forever and a day" ("As You Like It"); "I have not slept one wink" and "Play judge and executioner all himself" ("Cymbeline"); "tell the truth and shame the devil" ("Henry IV Part I"); "eaten me out of house and home" and "uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" ("Henry IV Part II"); and "Now is the winter of our discontent" and "A horse! a horse! My kingdom for a horse!" ("Richard III"). Not even Shakespeare can always be Shakespearean But for all his brilliance, the Bard threw in a lot of lines that didn't quite catch on. Can you imagine calling someone a "sodden-witted lord" who "hast no more brain than I have in mine elbows" ("Troilus and Cressida")? Or saying to a hapless woman, "there's no more faith in thee than in a stewed prune" ("Henry IV Part I")? Have any of us ever insulted someone by calling them "You Banberry cheese! ("Merry Wives of Windsor")? Of course, in "Titus Andronicus," the title character says, "Villain, I have done thy mother." And while it doesn't exactly roll off the modern tongue, it might have been the first "Your mom" joke to be immortalized in verse. Do you want to share a slice of Americana with USA TODAY? Contact Phaedra Trethan by email at ptrethan@ on X (formerly Twitter) @wordsbyphaedra, on BlueSky @byphaedra, or on Threads @by_phaedra
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Cast of 'ER: 'Where Are They Now?
When it comes to medical procedural dramas, ER walked so your favorite show can run. The hit show, which premiered on NBC in 1994, followed a group of healthcare workers in the fictional County General Hospital as they tried to find the balance between their demanding jobs and equally chaotic personal lives. The medical drama featured up-and-comers who would later become some of the world's biggest stars — including George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Noah Wyle, Eriq La Salle and more, who all went on to have huge careers after the show ended its 15-season run. Below, see what the main cast of season 1 of ER has been up to since the show wrapped in 2009. On his way to becoming a movie star, George Clooney brought tons of charisma (and a very famous Caesar haircut) to the role of Dr. Doug Ross on ER. Following his five-season stint on the show, he went on to star in blockbuster movies such as From Dusk Till Dawn, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Ides of March, the Oceans franchise, and many more films. Though he spent most of his career as a highly sought-after bachelor, Clooney found love with barrister and human rights advocate Amal Alamuddin, whom he married in Italy in 2014. The two welcomed twins Alexander and Ella on June 6, 2017. Years before Eriq La Salle's Peter Benton was running things on ER, the actor was making audiences laugh with his role as the oh-so-suave "Prince of Soul Glo," Daryl Jenks in Coming to America and had credits in movies and TV shows such as A Different World, Quantum Leap, The Human Factor and more. Following his eight-season stint on the medical drama, La Salle continued to act, lending his talents to 24, How to Make It in America and Logan, with his latest credit in 2024's On Call. Making sure that everything ran smoothly and that the troops were in line was Mark Greene, played by Anthony Edwards. Prior to landing the role, Edwards appeared in It Take Two, Northern Exposure, Don't Go Breaking My Heart and other notable works. Like La Salle, Edwards was a fixture on the show for the first eight seasons before leaving to spend more time with his family. Though his character was killed off the show, he came back in a flashback sequence in season 15. Edwards married makeup artist Jeanine Lobell in 1994; the couple welcomed four children together before divorcing in 2015. The actor found love again with Mare Winningham, whom he had previously worked with on ER and remained friends with through the years, growing closer during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. They eloped in 2021 and have been living happily ever after since. Noah Wyle won the hearts of America playing baby-faced Dr. John Carter for 11 seasons. Over the years, the actor continued to forge a career in Hollywood, snagging roles in Falling Skies, Enough, The Librarians, The Californians and many more. Thirty years after the premiere of ER, Wyle is back in the emergency room, playing Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch in the critically-acclaimed Max series The Pitt. Offscreen, Wyle is a dedicated family man. The actor has been married to wife Sara since 2014. The two welcomed daughter Frances a year later; she joined her older siblings Owen and Auden, whom Noah shares with his ex-wife Tracy Warbin. Julianna Margulies' portrayal of troubled registered nurse Carol Hathaway was so poignant, she won an Emmy in the show's first season. And her star only continued to rise. Following her six seasons on the show, Margulies snagged roles in The Sopranos, Canterbury's Laws, Snakes on a Plane, and more, before she landed the lead role of Alicia Florrick in The Good Wife, for which she won an additional two Emmys. Margulies has been married to lawyer Keith Lieberthal since 2007. The two share a son named Kieran Lindsay Lieberthal, whom they welcomed on Jan. 17, 2008. Decades before he was causing havoc as Frank Gallagher on Shameless, William H. Macy was saving lives as chief of surgery Dr. David Morgenstern on ER. In the years between ER and Shameless, he appeared in The Maiden Heist, The Lincoln Lawyer, Versailles, Marmaduke and several other projects. The two-time Emmy winner has been married to wife Felicity Huffman since 1997. They welcomed their eldest daughter, Sophia, in 2000 and their youngest Georgia joined the family in 2002. By the time Sherry Stringfield landed the role of Susan Lewis on ER, she had a well-established career. The actress had previously played Blake Thorpe in CBS' Guiding Light for three years. She also landed a small role in NYPD Blue before finally making her way to Cook County Hospital. Following her time on the show, Stringfield has appeared in Tell Me You Love Me, The Stepfather, Under the Dome and more. Her most recent credit was in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, on which she played Karen Garrett from 2016 to 2017. Stringfield has two children, Milo and Phoebe, whom she shares with ex-husband Larry Joseph. Playing nurse Haleh Adams was Yvette Freeman, who portrayed the recurring character for the entirety of the show's 15-season run. In the years since, Freeman has appeared in Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, Orange Is the New Black, A Black Lady Sketch Show and more. According to IMDB, she's been married to Lanny Hartley since 1996. Like Freeman, Emily Wagner played the role of Doris Pickman for all of ER's 15 seasons. Over the years, she's added to her resume with appearances in Judging Amy, Jack & Jill, Criminal Minds, Mr. Woodcock and more. Keeping the good vibes going amid all the chaos was licensed practical nurse Malik McGrath, who was played by the late Dearon Thompson, most commonly known as Deezer D. Before his death at age 55 in 2021, the actor also made appearances in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, Bringing Down the House, In the Mix and more. Manning the phones and making sure the medical staff was updated with news of patients and then some, was County General Hospital's desk clerk Jerry Markovic, played by Abraham Benrubi. The actor has been working steadily since the late '80s, when he played a bodyguard in Living Dolls. You've also seen Benrubi in Blossom, Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Sleepwalkers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Criminal Minds, Men in Trees and plenty more notable works. Read the original article on People
BBC News
01-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Tragedy for Leeds, comedy for their rivals
Football returned to Elland Road last Saturday afternoon following the final international break of the season – a historically ominous time for Leeds Leeds fans – burdened by memories of springs past – were warning of the 'Ides of March', even during the Whites' record-breaking February the end of that month, United were five points clear at the top of the Championship table, with third-placed Burnley seven points adrift. One month on and it is Sheffield United who lead the league, with the Clarets and Whites trailing two points Shakespearian March fixtures ended with Swansea at the weekend. It was a game that had all the makings of a tragedy for Leeds fans, a comedy for their Meslier has flattered to deceive during his time in Yorkshire. But despite threatening a redemption story by keeping out a penalty and making a couple of vital saves, he was back to being the pantomime villain by the the Frenchman's undeniable potential is surpassed by his tendency to err. Spilling a simple catch from a corner and failing to save a speculative shot from a narrow angle, the Leeds goalkeeper fluffed his lines again when it mattered is not solely responsible for Leeds' remarkable loss of form. The whole team seems to be lacking energy. But the goalkeeper's performances are affecting his team-mates. None more so than a clearly frustrated Joe October I asked "can Leeds afford to keep waiting for him to improve?" In January I wrote "it feels like it is time to try someone else".Daniel Farke has seven, maybe 10, games left to get Leeds promoted, but Meslier's mistakes have left him in an impossible position. To change goalkeeper, or not to change goalkeeper, that is now the more from Adonis Storr at The Roaring Peacock, external
Associated Press
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Taking Local Action on the Ides of March
The Latin-derived word 'ides' refers to the midpoint of a month. The Ides of March – March 15 – is famous for an act of rebellion on that day in 44 BC when a group of senators assassinated the Roman dictator Julius Caesar. The day marked a turning point in Roman history; for Caesar, of course, it was the ultimate turning point. The Ides of March now signals foreboding – in Shakespeare's words 'Beware the Ides of March' – but a turning point is often what's needed to improve how people are governed. Throughout history, people have taken action on March 15 – from the 1917 abdication of the Russian throne by Tsar Nicholas II, to a global strike by 1.4 million students to protest inaction around climate change in 2019, to an 1848 revolution in Hungary that brought reforms by the Habsburg rulers. This year on the Ides of March, 50,000 members of the Hungarian public revisited that successful uprising to protest the autocratic leadership of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. What turning points might be upon us in the journey to a sustainable, just world? In the U.S., we are seeing signs that action at the local level could counteract anti-environmental policies by the recently inaugurated federal government. Our top story this week is an analysis from Reuters about the growing importance of such action and the power of sub-national actors to bring about real change. In recent years, state-level leadership has come prominently from California (CA), where certain large businesses are required to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related risks beginning in 2026. Given the size of California's economy, this legislation will have impacts that are nearly national in scale. Building on this legislative precedent, CA State Senator Catherine Blakespear introduced in February a first-of-its-kind state bill, SB 755, to require the largest state contractors to report their GHG emissions and climate-related financial risks starting in 2027. The increase in transparency is aimed at enabling the state to reduce the emissions within its supply chain, supporting the state's goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. 'At G&A, we know that transparency ultimately drives action. The introduction of SB 755 is an important first step towards spotlighting the climate-related risks present in California's supply chain, and it will encourage suppliers to take ownership of measuring and managing their GHG emissions.' - Annie Roberts, Senior Vice President, Climate Consulting, G&A Institute In other areas of legislation like electric transport and clean air, California is joined by ten other U.S. states in banning the sale of gas-only vehicles by 2035. And Vermont, New York, and California have linked corporate polluters to environmental and health impacts by requiring fossil fuel companies to fund projects that build communities' climate resilience – a state-level version of the U.S. Superfund act of 1980. The authors argue that even without federal action, cities and states could cut U.S. emissions by 54-62%, which is needed to achieve the U.S.' nationally determined contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. This is 'a lot of heavy lifting' for sub-national actors, but according to Nate Hultman, Centre for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland, it is possible and indeed was what the Biden administration planned for in the absence of national leadership. The Reuters story highlights an alliance of 24 state governments that have committed to continue taking climate action. It also notes an 11-state Regional Greenhouse Gas initiative (RGGI, pronounced 'Reggie'), a cap-and-trade system for the power sector. From a business perspective, a strong case remains for states to enact ambitious climate policies – from operational continuity for businesses in each state facing climate impacts, to controlling climate-related financial risk as a good business model. At G&A, we are ready to support companies in responding to climate and sustainability requirements in the states and local municipalities where they do business, such as California's nation-leading climate disclosure rules. We can also support municipalities in developing or updating climate action plans and reaching their targets. Find us here. This is just the introduction of G&A's Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
George Clooney reveals he's done with romantic films
George Clooney has revealed he won't do romantic films anymore. The Ocean's Eleven star used to be one of the most sought-after screen heartthrobs, starring as the romantic lead in films such as One Fine Day, Intolerable Cruelty and Out of Sight. Clooney, 63, most recently played a romantic role in the 2022 rom-com Ticket to Paradise alongside Julia Roberts, and he has now indicated that it was his last. In an interview with 60 Minutes on Sunday, the star insisted that he was too old to be taking on romantic parts. "Look, I'm 63 years old," the actor stated. "I'm not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men. That's not my job. I'm not doing romantic films anymore." But on the flip side, Clooney feels like he can play characters with more "gravitas" thanks to his age and life experience. For instance, he is about to make his Broadway debut as journalist Edward R. Murrow in the upcoming stage adaptation of his 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck. The Ides of March actor explained that he wasn't ready to play Murrow in the film, which he directed, so he cast David Strathairn as Murrow and played a supporting character. "Murrow had a gravitas to him that at 42 years old I didn't - I wasn't able to pull off," he shared. "I don't know that I could've (done it before). I wasn't - I didn't do the work required to get there." Good Night, and Good Luck is currently in previews at New York's Winter Garden Theatre. It will officially open on 3 April and run until 8 June.
