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The Comeuppance Smart Critic

My late mother used to tell me affectionately, "Edward, you are smart," but then she would say, "But not enough." Truth be told, there were a number of occasions of late where she proved to be right, but we're talking here about art, not my personal life---aren't we?

By Edward Goldman • Jul 12, 2005 • 4m Listen

The Comeuppance of a Smart Critic

My late mother used to tell me affectionately, "Edward, you are smart," but then she would say, "But not enough." Truth be told, there were a number of occasions of late where she proved to be right, but we're talking here about art, not my personal life---aren't we?

For years my friends would suggest going to Laguna Beach to watch the Pageant of the Masters, and my response would be, "Not in my lifetime." Why would I subject myself to a tedious evening of sitting in a crowded theater, watching the recreation of famous paintings on stage? Yuck! Just thinking about these men and women, dressed in period costumes and stiffly holding poses to resemble the Apostles or some semi-nude goddesses, was enough to make me hide under the covers.

2005 Pageant of the Masters Through September 1st

Laguna Beach, CA

Tel. 800-487-3378

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The Comeuppance Smart Critic

My late mother used to tell me affectionately, "Edward, you are smart," but then she would say, "But not enough." Truth be told, there were a number of occasions of late where she proved to be right, but we're talking here about art, not my personal life---aren't we?

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Art Talk

The Comeuppance Smart Critic

My late mother used to tell me affectionately, "Edward, you are smart," but then she would say, "But not enough." Truth be told, there were a number of occasions of late where she proved to be right, but we're talking here about art, not my personal life---aren't we?

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