The movies of Howard Hawks... in limericks

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Two Little Rock girls had a plan:

"Let's each bag a filthy-rich man!"

Through song and through dance,

They both took a chance

To get that rock put on their hand.

The Thing From Another World

Those North Pole eggheads got scars

From a strange visitor from the stars

He was fought in the snow

But all he wanted to know

Was if Santa made visits to Mars.

Bringing Up Baby

A troublesome leopard ain't nothin'

Next to being caught wearing Kate's clothin'.

When inquired why,

Ol' Cary replied,

"I just went GAY all of a sudden!"

Why am I in a lyrical mood? Ask Brandie.

For my 100th post...

...all I have to say, really, is that I'm glad I made it this far. I've definitely learned a lot more about blogging and it looks like I've made a few new friends, which is all anyone can realistically hope for. I've got some more things in mind for WSW in 2011, most of them art-related, some of them LAMB-related. I trust you'll let me know which ones work and which ones don't.

The winner of the December 16 contest, as determined by Random.org is

Robert Fleitz

Congratulations! You'll get an 8 1/2" x 11" color piece of the actor or actress of your choice, in addition to your smaller black and white piece. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Win commissioned art from WSW!

So after almost half a year of doing this blog, I'm starting to get some regular readers, which is great, so I wanna do you guys a solid by throwing a contest. You've seen some of my artwork by now - and if you haven't, click on "Art" in the bar above. I like to think that it's good and that you might want some for yourself, so here's the deal:

Follow or subscribe to WSW - you can do either one by clicking on the links on the sidebar to your right - and I'll send you a sketch of your favorite actor or actress, past or present. (If you already follow or subscribe, you can get in on this too.) After you follow or subscribe, e-mail me at ratzo318 (at) yahoo (dot) com and tell me which actor you want done. You'll receive a print of a black and white pencil sketch, signed by me, and done at the same size as the ones on my art page, which is 4.25" x 5.5". If you have a preference for a particular movie you want the actor from - for example, Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction or Unbreakable or Iron Man 2 - be sure to specify that.

When you do this, you'll qualify for the grand prize, in which one random entrant will win an 8.5" x 11" COLOR print of a painting of your favorite actor or actress, also signed by me! (It'll be done in a similar "sketchy" style as the black and white ones, only in color, so don't expect anything photorealistic.)

This contest has been extended through Wednesday, December 29! The winner will be announced December 30. Send all your entries and any inquiries to my e-mail address, ratzo318 (at) yahoo (dot) com.