It's a Wonderful Life

as i sit here and watch this perennial favorite, i wonder what happened to actors with class. i love Jimmy Stewart. his voice, his look, his style- it is all so unique and entertaining on so many levels. this movie is also such a great example of the holiday spirit, and it is a reminder of what is really important in life. who can hold back the sadness when George Bailey spirals down into self destruction? and who can help but feel his triumph when everyone repays his years of kindness and compassion by redeeming him at the end?

'What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word, and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down. Hey. That's a pretty good idea. I'll give you the moon, Mary.'- George to Mary

'You're worth more dead than alive.'- Mr. Potter to George Bailey

'Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?'- Clarence

'You see, George, you've really had a wonderful life. Don't you see what a mistake it would be to just throw it all away?'- Clarence

Remember, George. No man is a failure who has friends.- from Clarence to George