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Marcel Marceau died on Saturday (Sept. 22) in France. I thought “[silence]” would be an appropriate title, because, as we all know, mimes don’t talk. Well, they usually don’t. Mr. Marceau only spoke once during his entire performing career, when in Mel Brooks’ movie Silent Movie he spoke one word: “No.”

Marceau was a legend in pantomime theatre and inspired many generations of performers. Not just mimes, but also pop and hip-hop artists. As an example, Michael Jackson’s “moonwalk” is derived from Marceau’s Walking Against the Wind routine.

You can read more about him here:

• Marcel Marceau, Renowned Mime, Dies at 84
• Marcel Marceau at Wikipedia

I found this article today and found it rather interesting:

• Magna Carta is Going on the Auction Block

I have to agree with Mr. Perot on this one. That is like saying “Mona Lisa for Sale!” :)