Well, it's hard to appreciate it without the context of the film, but here it is:Originally Posted by rockzmom
"Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. --Elwood P. Dowd
It was years ago, but I think I saw the film first.Now Matroskin Kot, have you read the book? If so, was it before or after you saw the movie?