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Picture of Confidence

curling his lip smug arms folded disdainful twirling the ends of his mustache -- even the thought that he could be defeated...

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/26/2021 3:32:00 PM

You have described the diabolical villain of melodrama so well!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/26/2021 5:00:00 PM

Snidely Whiplash brought back to life.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/22/2021 8:12:00 PM

A brief and penetrating character study, of pride going before the fall. Awesome writing, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/23/2021 11:25:00 AM

Exactly. The haughier they are, the farther they fall. Happy weekend, Evelyn

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/22/2021 9:31:00 AM

OOh, he's a hard character; well crafted brevity.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/23/2021 11:25:00 AM

Ooh. He's a real Snidely Whiplash-type.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/22/2021 9:04:00 AM

Wow, an unbelievably fine portrait of arrogance...just a few words, and I could see him clearly. And, I was disgusted! Good work, gw.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/23/2021 11:24:00 AM

God bless, Milt.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/22/2021 3:01:00 AM

You created a good picture Gershon, that pompous git reeking of arrogance. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/23/2021 11:25:00 AM

Reeking is the precise word. Thanks, Tom

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/22/2021 2:47:00 AM

Defeat will touch everyone including death...Well said in imagery