Slog - Comments on Overstimulation Roundup

Comment by harold

harold — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:41:42 -0800

Mercs 2, while buggy as hell, is really fun with another player. Alone, it falls under the same trap as the first one: You'll do everything the game has in the first 3 hours.

Comment by Smarth

Smarth — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:43:32 -0800

Your teammates are named Leggolas, Legolaas, Xxlegolasxx, Lesgrolass, Legglas, and DrizzztGoku.

Comment by Mike of Renton

Mike of Renton — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:32:38 -0800

I've been so busy with Rock Band 2 and Viva Pinata: TiP that I'd forgotten about the bikes in BP. I had gotten pretty bored with it but I might have to drop it back in between taking the kids to soccer/pokemon.

Comment by PDL Presents

PDL Presents — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:39:35 -0800

The world premiere of Blog Theatre. Please give a warm applause for this evenings production of George Washington.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:41:08 -0800

We are taping this meeting for county record and counsel review. Do you have any objections to the filming of this deposition?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:41:39 -0800

That would be just fine.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:42:02 -0800

Thank you. For the record, could you please state your full legal name and date of birth?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:42:55 -0800

My name is Earl Joseph Yeager and I was born in Dane County Texas, the first day of June 1939.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:43:33 -0800

Could you please state your current place of residence?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:44:15 -0800

At the present, I reside at 12 Mason County Highway.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:44:41 -0800

And this is the address of a corrections facility in Texas?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:45:08 -0800

San Romero Medium Security. Federal Prison.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:45:32 -0800

For the record could you please state under what charges this incarceration was indicted?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:45:55 -0800

Well sir that would be for seven counts of molestation of a minor. I believe that�s the term they used. And to save you the trouble, I�ve got three months down, 47 to go. Forty-seven months that is.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:46:09 -0800

Thank you sir. Could you please state your career prior to your current incarceration?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:46:45 -0800

I was the Governor.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:47:07 -0800

This would be Governor of the state of Texas?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:47:23 -0800

That would be correct. Three terms elected.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:47:51 -0800

And prior to your political life?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:48:14 -0800

I�m a businessman, been so all my life.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:48:35 -0800

And what type of business would this be?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:49:06 -0800

Oil. Me and my father before.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:49:25 -0800

And you remain the majority partner in Gulf Coast Oil?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:49:57 -0800

That would be correct.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:50:18 -0800

Could you please explain your relationship to the deceased, one Mr. George Washington?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:50:38 -0800

My relationship with George? Well sir, that�s a might big question.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:51:14 -0800

How about we call him George?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:51:38 -0800

How did you first meet the deceased?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:52:11 -0800

How did you first meet the deceased?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:53:37 -0800

This story is very well documented Mr. Morrison.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:54:03 -0800

Mr. Yeager, I understand that some of the questions may have readily available answers, but I am here to lead an investigation regarding the murder of what I understand to be a very close friend of yours. It is vital that I have your accounts, without assumption and without second party opinion.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:54:35 -0800

Very well. I met George in Yucca Valley, California on September 21, 1979. George was three. I�m a pilot, been flying since I was a kid. Got my start with crop dusters, but flew jets mostly. I had a couple whirlybirds at the time. Helicopters. Traveled quite a bit between Las Vegas, Houston and Los Angeles- on business and the like. I was flying a Hennings 1290. Loud as hell but a beautiful bird. So September 21st? I was flying low through the high Mohave, left Vegas in the morning. Mimi and Franks place was in the middle of nowhere, but there�s a lot of that between Vegas and L.A. Anyhow, they had a real shit hole of a place back then, little single wide mobile home.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:54:57 -0800

I�m sorry Mr. Yeager- that would be Mimi and Frank Washington? George�s parents?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:55:31 -0800

Call me Earl. Yeah, that would be George�s parents. So I was flying low and spotted what George had made out there in the desert. That was something- course I didn�t think George made it, seeing it from the air, but I was taken back and curious. I touched down a fair distance not to disrupt anything and walked over to where the boy was working. Here�s this kid in overalls, barefoot, out in the desert sun, just busy as a bee moving these little river rock around. Three years old. He wouldn�t answer me, or even look up he was so damned intent. Well Mimi, she came out all hell bent wanting to know my business. Thinking I was from some city office or something. She didn�t have a clue what was going on. That�s about when I figured that George must have made it.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:55:52 -0800

Had made what?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:56:26 -0800

I�m getting there partner, I�m telling you a story. (Pause) So I lit a smoke, thought about it a bit and eventually convinced Mimi to take a ride in my Hennings. Frank wasn�t around, at work or some shit, and I�ll tell you, she did not want to go, me being a stranger aside. But I took the two of them up, three hundred feet, held her there. They looked down. George points to the desert floor and says, �Mommy.� Sure as shit, there it is, size of a fucking basketball court. George had made this portrait of Mimi- photo realistic, laughing, hair flowing back in the wind, with a long cigarette in her hand. A Kool- if I remember correctly. George made it outta rocks and brush and sticks. Swear to god it looked just like a photograph. Mimi started crying. She said that she thought George might have been retarded, or had something bad, the way he was acting. I told her no ma�m, your boy here is an artist. (Pause, smiling) That was some day!

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:56:42 -0800

Our records state that you were the legal guardian of Mr. Washington from April of 1987 to November of 1994. Could you please explain the exact nature of your relationship with George?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:57:09 -0800

That was after Frank and Mimi took buckshot in Rome, yeah, eighty-seven. Guess he was eleven at the time. Tough time. He lived with me in Fettersville. And I�ll save you the trouble Mr. Morrison- I never touched George inappropriately, ever. I was a father to that boy. And he was a son to me, always will be. I gave that boy nothing but good. Taught him to fly when he was twelve. Taught him how to have fun too- boy did we have fun.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:57:33 -0800

There is a rumor that the two of you walked on the surface of the moon.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:58:08 -0800

Some 50th birthday present? Yeah we did that. That was the NASA commission in 89�.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:58:33 -0800

As his legal guardian what type of rules, or discipline did you establish? From my limited understanding, it appeared like George could get away with just about anything.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:58:50 -0800

He was a special kid. I had my rules, but all the stories you heard, well, that came later. When I got him, he was used to working 6-7 days a week. The boy had no childhood. He�d light up at the mention of fishing, or swimming, simple stuff. Never married so I never had no kids of my own, and well George was a bit different than kids his age. Really had no experience with kids his own age. Hell, I encouraged him to play, to have fun, but most the time he�d sit around drinking lemonade with my friends. But he learned how to have fun, and well, eventually, well, he got the hang of it. Pretty good I�d say.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:59:11 -0800

Is it true that he moved in with you, at age twelve, with his twenty-five year old girlfriend?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:59:57 -0800

Acacia? She was a nun fer god�s sakes! First off. I�m here to cooperate Mr. Morrison, cause I was told one of your kind fellas would drive me out to Walden Three for a little field trip. And I�ll answer your questions, sure as shit. But I don�t see how none of this is gonna bring George back. I don�t see how who he screwed on my watch has anything to do with him being dead out in the desert.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:00:36 -0800

At what point were you aware of George�s problems with illegal drugs?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:01:07 -0800

Mr. Morrison, we are not talking about a normal boy. We are taking about the greatest goddamned artist in the history of mankind. Ever. We are talking about a boy who didn�t get a childhood like the rest of us, someone who witnessed the murder of his parents. When Frank and Mimi left us, George was worth 17 billion and some change. Money he earned. He has the voice of god in his fucking hands! The burden that boy carried. Yeah, I knew George was doing things. Not in my house you see, but after he left, out at TAB. George had his share of demons, and people turn to different things to keep em� gone. Sure he was doing drugs- and sleepin around and livin on the edge- till Patti came round.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:01:39 -0800

Patti Taylor?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:02:07 -0800

Yeah, Patti Taylor. Now here was a real sweetheart. George probably would have been dead two years ago if he hadn�t met Patti. They straightened each other out. He didn�t even drink beer after they met. Cleaned up like a choir boy.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:02:25 -0800

The coroner�s office found large traces of heroin in George�s blood.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:03:14 -0800

Where the fuck is Gordon Wood? Why don�t you ask him what happened? Killing that poor girl just to get George all back on track. Nobody wanted to see George being happy. Cept fer me and Claire, Patti, Alex- maybe a few others. Happy George couldn�t paint, didn�t need to. Gordon Wood- where the fuck is that little shit fry!

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:03:39 -0800

Patti Taylor also had a large quantity of heroin and speed in her system at time of death. The coroner�s office found no foul play. What makes you so sure that the two of them straightened up?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:04:06 -0800

Fuck the coroner�s office. Mr. Morrison, no offense, but you don�t know what the hell you are dealing with. Your records. One word- bullshit. You are getting fed crap because that�s what they want you to eat. Patti and George were inseparable- they saved each other. Two pieces of a puzzle. And they were clean- I know that. They had so much goddamn love for each other, you�d just cry happiness being around them. And that is the truth. I don�t know what your file says but Patti didn�t overdose, not by her own hand. She was taken out. Killed professionally.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:05:16 -0800

You believe that Patti was murdered?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:06:25 -0800

Of course she was. When George met Patti, he stopped painting. He found something that plugged up all his holes. He met Patti and didn�t want drugs, didn�t want other women, and didn�t want to paint. Or couldn�t paint. Certainly the world wouldn�t bless them together. Patti was killed. Killed so that George would go back to painting. And it worked. Worked like a charm.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:07:05 -0800

It worked once. The Walden Three mural was the only project he worked on.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:07:42 -0800

It only had to work once! Some goddamn coincidence! Gordon Wood must be one lucky feller- if you�re a fool to believe. He�d been trying to get George to paint that damned entrance for six years. Tell you the truth I don�t know why George finally gave in to that rat. Figure I will when I see it.

Comment by drew

drew — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:07:44 -0800

The dev team behind Pure has been making the same style of ATV trick/racing games for a few dev cycles/generations. In the past they included stuff like punching and kicking. I think the disney influence has forced them to focus on the core racing/tricks. It seems to have been for the best. Did you get deep into the released product? Let me know how the simplified trick system works in the end game.

For me castle crashers and too human are the same game. Pick your player flavor and start running and gunning with your buddy. The girlfriend loves the art direction of CC (especially the pets) and I'm down with fun co-op. It's not too long and definitely more the merrier.

I'm just past the first level on too human (just got to the city). The game's control/design elements are frustrating on many many levels, but I'm sure I'll play through it a few times to try it all out because I'm a sucker for these style of games.

Hit me up on live for some co-op: drawed

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:09:21 -0800

Do you remember the last time you saw George?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:10:09 -0800

Yes sir. March18, last year. I flew out to TAB.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:10:24 -0800

TAB?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:10:49 -0800

Talisand Airforce Base, where they lived.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:11:28 -0800

And can you describe the nature of your visit?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:11:48 -0800

The matter before me now. I was being blackmailed. Certain information was going to be made public. I was told in no uncertain terms that if I could convince George to paint Walden Three, this information would be suppressed. If I couldn�t, well, I�d get a new wardrobe. Guess you can tell how that visit went.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:12:20 -0800

You flew there to try and convince George to paint Walden Three?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:12:35 -0800

Bingo Mr. Morrison, Walden Three- city of the goddamn future. So you could say I was looking for a favor. This was two weeks before Patti died. I was in a hard place. Flew my old Delta Skyhawk out there. Mind you I�ve never asked George for nothing at all. But on this day, I needed him bad. I remember he was all dressed in white like John Lennon, Patti just walked around in drawstring pants, white, but no top. Great tits that girl. The place was like the garden of Eden. All the animals they had running around there- giraffes, monkeys, llamas. Everybody was healthy. Alex wasn�t, but Alex never was. I had so much shit going down in Austin, but I walked in there and just cried. Mind you, a joyful cry. I was real happy for them. I told George what I was up against, asked him to just paint one for the old man. Just one favor. But George looked at me square in the eye and said no. Not cause he didn�t want to help me. I know he would have if he could. Not one to judge, that boy. He offered me money, he offered me anything but a painting. I understood. It was like trying to squeeze water from a rock, it just wasn�t in him. We had a glass of lemonade and said goodbye. I knew I wasn�t gonna see him for awhile, he knew the same. I resigned as Governor the following day, March 23rd. Story broke that Friday.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:13:04 -0800

So George could have saved you from going to prison, from stepping down from Governor? He could have saved you, but he didn�t. How did that make you feel?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:13:28 -0800

George Washington changed the face of humanity by the time he was ten years old. Fuck you! The kid stopped wars Mr. Morrison. How did it make me feel? Ashamed Mr. Morrison, utterly ashamed of myself.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:14:10 -0800

I am sorry Mr. Yeager, but he turned his back to you only to accept the commission just a month later? What made George change his mind?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:14:33 -0800

You should start asking some intelligent questions mister prosecutor. What changed his mind? Patti was murdered not ten days after I left. All the plugs were pulled. I�m surprised he didn�t stick a barrel in his mouth right then and there. Instead he went back to his old ways- dope and paint, that�s all he knew how to do.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:15:14 -0800

My notes indicate that representatives of Mr. Gordon Wood attempted on numerous occasions to meet with George about Walden Three. Even with Patti dead, George could have painted anything. Why go to Walden Three, after rejecting it numerous times?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:15:34 -0800

That I don�t know. George never painted nothing for nobody unless they had something he wanted. Comprende? He painted Walden Three because he found something that he actually wanted from Gordon Wood. For once. Gordon Wood, richest man in the world, yeah, all the power he can handle. But George never wanted his money, didn�t need it. Gordon didn�t have anything George wanted. After Patti died, George wanted something from him. That�s why it was painted. George asked him. Two days after the funeral. Now what did George want? Now there is a good question. What did George finally see? What did he want from that scumbag?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:15:58 -0800

Mr. Yeager, do you know what the terms of the painting were?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:16:29 -0800

No. No I do not. Figure I will when I see Walden Three. I know what it wasn�t for. It wasn�t for money. George hasn�t painted for money since Rome. Did you talk with Claire? She did all his negotiating. She is the negotiator in the family. That girl has had laws changed. Claire may appear like a sweet innocent but she could command the assassination of a president, or negotiate a walk on the moon for a Washington mural.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:17:08 -0800

I have not spoken to Claire yet. Mr. Yeager, prison records indicate that you were in constant communication with George. Is it true that during your incarceration, you spoke with George on a daily basis?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:18:02 -0800

Mr. Morrison, we both know that prison records don�t show anything of the like. Now if you were to ask me if George and I were talking with one another, now there is a question, but I know what records show and what they don�t show. Yeah, we talked Mr. Morrison.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:18:29 -0800

Mr. Yeager, did George voice any concern about his safety? Did he feel like his life was in jeopardy?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:18:55 -0800

Ha! Well hell yes his life was in jeopardy, you talk to Jerry Mack about that. But George wasn�t worried about dying, especially after Patti left us. He told me he was gonna paint Walden Three. At her service. I got the sense he was saying goodbye in a way. I suspected that much. You see it don�t really matter what the terms were, Mr. Morrison, they were George�s. Have you seen it Mr. Morrison?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:19:29 -0800

Walden Three? No I have not.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:19:48 -0800

I need to see it. I need to see Walden Three. I was told that if I cooperated one of your fellas would drive me out.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:20:13 -0800

I am not aware of those arrangements, Mr. Yeager. What I am hearing from you is that George had lost a certain desire to live after losing Ms. Taylor. Understood. But the conditions of George�s death do not indicate or even suggest suicide as a viable option. There was a second party involved in his death.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:20:51 -0800

I am aware that it would be difficult to burry yourself up to the neck in sand and cut your own head off with surgical precision.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:21:15 -0800

Who had the motive?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:21:37 -0800

Oh it is a long list Mr. Morrison. The Saudi�s, the Roman Catholic church, Hamas, Al Qaeda, a dozen private parties, hell the CIA. Lots of people have motive, but George had the best motive. If he is dead, it�s because George wanted to die.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:21:59 -0800

You said if. Are you not convinced George is dead?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:22:36 -0800

No, no, of course he is, right? You found the body. I�m just saying I don�t think George wanted to live. I�m just surprised by the way he went. You find his head?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:23:05 -0800

No. Not at present. I�d like to get back to Gordon Wood. What do you know about Mr. Wood?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:23:23 -0800

I know he would have gutted his grandparents for George to paint Walden Three. And my guess is that he�s got blood on his hands, direct or indirectly. But men like Mr. Wood don�t go to jail. We both know that. Doesn�t matter much where you point yer finger, he ain�t coming back. No sir. From the way the papers read, sounds like you should be concerned with all this suicide business. What�s the number at?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:24:07 -0800

I don�t know.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:24:30 -0800

You don�t know bug shit Mr. Morrison.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:24:55 -0800

My position is to investigate a homicide Mr. Yeager. Now I may not know very much about Mr. Washington, but I am going to, I am going to learn everything there is to know about him. And I do believe that if justice can be served we can buffer the shock and remorse of his followers.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:25:38 -0800

What�s the number at Mr. Morrison?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:26:03 -0800

Two hundred and seventy five thousand, roughly.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:26:26 -0800

That�s a whole lot of folks. None of them seen Walden Three, had they?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:27:05 -0800

That is another matter entirely. My purpose is to bring light to the situation and circumstances around Mr. Washington�s death.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:27:28 -0800

How is it that a man like you, educated, city man, don�t know shit about George. How is that? You�ve never seen a painting of his, have you?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:27:46 -0800

I�ve seen pictures. But no, not in person, no I have not. I�m from Alaska.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:28:27 -0800

There is one in Anchorage, down at the harbor.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:29:01 -0800

It always seemed like a tourist trap.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:29:56 -0800

Well golly, maybe there is a reason twelve million people visit it a year.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:30:35 -0800

Honestly Mr. Yeager, I think I was given this case from my lack of experience with the deceased. I think I can bring some objectivity to the events surrounding Mr. Washington�s death.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:31:29 -0800

Well then, all the luck to you.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:32:08 -0800

Thank you for your time Mr. Yeager. I would like to keep you in Los Angeles for a few days, in case I have additional questions.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:32:26 -0800

I want to see Walden Three goddamn it! No photographs!

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:33:16 -0800

I will talk to the Sheriffs office.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:33:41 -0800

Talk to John Mayer. (pause) I�d be mighty appreciative. I�m too old to run or cause any funny business, I just need to see it. I need to see it awfully bad.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:34:13 -0800

Why is that Mr. Yeager?

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:34:37 -0800

Selfish reasons Mr. Morrison. Afraid if I don�t see it, I might just find myself hanging from a bed sheet. See, I need to understand it, just like the rest.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:35:02 -0800

I will talk to the Sheriffs office. Thank you for your time Mr. Yeager.

Comment by Earl Yeager

Earl Yeager — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:35:34 -0800

Call me Earl.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:36:43 -0800

Thank you for coming on such short notice. I hope you can appreciate the urgency of the matters at hand. We are taping this meeting for county record and counsel review. Do you have any objections to the filming of this deposition?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:37:53 -0800

Actually I kind of do. No offense man, but I�m a private person.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:38:30 -0800

I promise you Mr. Wu that this deposition will be held with the greatest sensitivity and privacy. It exists only for the use of my staff and counsel review.

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:39:03 -0800

Maybe you could do one of those shadow things, where you only see my silhouette?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:39:42 -0800

Mr. Wu, may I ask exactly who you are afraid of seeing this interview?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:40:07 -0800

I�m not afraid, shit. I�m a private person and my bro just gets whacked. And I don�t trust any of you.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:40:56 -0800

You don�t trust any of you what?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:41:23 -0800

Anyone, you. Making promises you can�t keep. There�s a half dozen people who could get their hands on this interview with a single phone call. Maybe you�d know about it, maybe not, but I know. I know what power is, and you can�t promise me shit. Fuck it. Let the camera roll. I ain�t afraid. Got my own business to tend to.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:42:03 -0800

Thank you Mr. Wu. For the record, could you please state your full legal name and date of birth?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:42:49 -0800

My name is Alex Wu. November 24, 1973. I don�t know the hospital, but born in the valley- San Fernando Valley.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:43:24 -0800

Could you please state your current place of residence?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:43:41 -0800

TAB.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:44:02 -0800

This would be Talisand Air Force Base?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:44:25 -0800

Yeah.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:44:57 -0800

And you shared this residence with George Washington?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:45:11 -0800

Yeah, me and Claire and George. My family. Lived there since I was 22.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:46:05 -0800

And could you please state your occupation.

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:46:33 -0800

Man, I was his brother. I was his Chinese brother.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:47:12 -0800

It was my understanding that Mr. Washington employed you.

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:47:45 -0800

I did everything. Personal bodyguard, pilot, driver, public liaison, butler. Man I did whatever. Officially, guess you could say I was his bodyguard.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:48:11 -0800

How did you make Mr. Washington�s acquaintance?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:48:32 -0800

We grew up together in Yucca. My dad had the place next to George�s parents.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:48:56 -0800

And you�ve been close to him since childhood?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:49:25 -0800

Man, I used to change his diapers. I�m three years older than George, but out in the desert, we were the only kids around. When Earl showed up, the Washington�s got out of Dodge quick. They even left their furniture behind.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:49:53 -0800

When Earl Yeager discovered George? What happened?

Comment by a

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:50:52 -0800

Man are you serious? Why you gotta ask stupid questions? Why don�t you ask me who whacked my bro?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:51:16 -0800

You must understand that we share the same objectives Mr. Wu. It is critical that I document your story, in your words. I apologize if these questions sound� simple.

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:51:43 -0800

Whatever.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:52:49 -0800

What happened after Mr. Yeager showed up?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:53:18 -0800

Bam, they were outta there. And they were the only neighbors we had, it was just my dad, and his folks. Earl took them to Houston, to get George all formal and shit.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:53:45 -0800

He took the whole Washington family to his estate in Houston?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:54:14 -0800

You could bet I wanted to be on that flight. Earl had a bright orange Hennings 620- one of those choppers that Magnum P-I�s bro had. Same one. They just flew off.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:54:42 -0800

When was the next time you saw George?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:55:07 -0800

On T.V. man! Maybe six months after he left Yucca. Every fucking station. Geraldo, 60 Minutes, Real People, all of them.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:55:32 -0800

And in person? When was the next time you saw George in person?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:55:58 -0800

When I was twenty. I got in some trouble. I wasn�t flying all over the world, hanging out with kings and shit. I was in Riverside, dealing, you know, getting into trouble.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:56:22 -0800

When did you reacquaint with George?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:56:51 -0800

Some stupid shit meth head brought me in on this bad deal. He was wired. Three strikes and I was out. You know what I mean? I was looking at life. Serious. I�m in my orange jumper, all feeling sorry for myself. I was in San Quinton. Warden comes down, walks me out to the bus. He�s looking all pissed off, face all serious and shit. He hands me car keys, an envelope. He say�s, �I don�t know why anyone would give a shit about you, but you�ve got some friends. Some real serious friends.� And he told me to beat it. There was a black Maserati- 360 S, on the other side of the bus and the keys fit. I didn�t ask any questions. In the glove box was fifty large.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:57:17 -0800

I don�t understand Mr. Wu. Your record is clean. Your record shows no prior convictions, not even a speeding ticket.

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:57:56 -0800

Have a friend like George and he can fix things like that. Inside the envelope was a ticket to the Lakers game, that night. There was a note from George. It just said I�d better be there.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:58:23 -0800

Are you suggesting that George Washington negotiated your release from federal prison and wiped your record clean?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:58:57 -0800

Power of the brush. He made a painting for it. You know the Staples Center mural? Yeah. Just part of the trade. George traded for favors, all sorts of favors.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:59:25 -0800

Like walking on the moon?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:59:54 -0800

Like shit you wouldn�t believe.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:00:21 -0800

Was he there?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:00:58 -0800

I bought an Armani suit, picked up a little bling. Yeah I went to the game. He saved my life. I hadn�t seen George since I was six years old. Here I thought he was just off jet setting, but he was looking out for me. My bro. So, I was feeling all fresh, got my new suit on, then I walk into Staples and see this painting George made. I shit myself right there. No kidding. New suit, all these people around, and you know what, I didn�t even care. I wasn�t the only one. There was a whole pack of janitors cleaning the floor up. That mural changed my life, right then and there. So I cleaned my shorts and walked down to my courtside seat, thinking I�d see George there, sitting next to me.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:01:24 -0800

Where were you the day George disappeared?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:02:01 -0800

Yeah he was there, but not sitting next to me- he was on the court! And George ain�t a big guy. So this five foot eight white guy is out there with the giants. And he sucked, bad. It was beautiful. After the game, we went back to TAB and I never looked back. I owe him my life. So I was there for him, always.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:02:53 -0800

Home being TAB?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:03:00 -0800

(pause)

I was at home.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:04:41 -0800

Did you know if he left alone? Where he was going?

Comment by a

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:05:10 -0800

No.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:05:35 -0800

I thought you were his bodyguard.

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:06:00 -0800

Man, fuck you. Fuck you.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:06:29 -0800

I apologize, I didn�t mean it like that. Was it common for George to leave without telling anyone?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:06:53 -0800

Man you are an asshole. He is my best friend and yeah I was his bodyguard. But a guy can�t watch a guy twenty-four seven. I saved his ass plenty of times, but I couldn�t be everywhere. (pause)
Man, George painted alone, in private. I�d have scaffold set up and surround the joint in black curtains. No one went in when he worked. Nobody. Not me, not Claire, nobody. My job was to make sure that happened, I was security. George would stay in that space for weeks. Maybe come out for a smoke, but he is so fucking serious when he works. So we were out at Walden Three. Just like all the other times. Hell, I was glad to see him back painting. Anything to get his mind off Patti. So I sat outside that arch all day, all night. That was my job. Had this tricked out little Winnebago. Three weeks I was out there, day and night. When George finished, we split the scene. Drove back to TAB and got fuckin high. Yeah, I was high when George split. Playing video games or some shit. He must have just drove off. The silver Austin Martin was gone.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:07:20 -0800

Did George say where he was going? Leave a note?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:07:52 -0800

No, but me and Claire figured he was going to Lewis�s.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:08:15 -0800

Dr. Lewis Klemtropher?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:08:42 -0800

Yeah. Lewis is George�s doctor.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:09:11 -0800

And his drug dealer?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:09:39 -0800

Sure, why not, yeah. But he didn�t make it to L.A. He never called Lewis even.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:10:08 -0800

How do you know?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:10:39 -0800

Because I called Lewis and Lewis is stand-up.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:11:02 -0800

Do you recall what the date was? The day he left TAB?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:11:29 -0800

The second. That�s the last time I saw him without his head sawed in half. Is that what you mean?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:11:54 -0800

I didn�t know you identified the body.

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:12:18 -0800

Yeah, me and Claire both. Not like anyone else could identify him like that. Missing his head and shit. Don�t matter none anyway, nobody knew what he looked like anyhow.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:12:43 -0800

Why is that?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:13:15 -0800

You have your parents whacked when you are eleven and worth bank. You be the guy that good people will do bad things for. No photographs, no dental records, no fingerprints. That�s the way it was. That was the way it had to be.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:13:40 -0800

But he was on national television? Playing basketball?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:14:04 -0800

No one knew it was George. Plus he was wearing an afro. If no one knows what you look like, well, no one knows what you look like, right? But that was a long time ago. What are we doing talking about the past? I wanna talk about what you dudes are gonna do now.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:14:31 -0800

We�ll get back to July 2rd. George left alone in the Austin Martin. If not Dr. Klemtropher�s office, did you have any other ideas where George might have gone? The store? A meeting? To visit a friend?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:14:59 -0800

No and no. He went to see Gordon Wood. Claire and me are sure of it.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:15:22 -0800

Why are you so sure?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:15:48 -0800

'Cause. They had business. George finished painting, Gordon owed him.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:16:19 -0800

What did Gordon Wood owe him?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:16:46 -0800

The trade. Whatever the trade was. George doesn�t paint for money but he doesn�t paint for free neither. He went to see Gordon, and never came back. That�s the way I see it.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:17:17 -0800

Do you know what the terms of the trade were?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:17:43 -0800

No. Neither does Claire. George made the negotiation himself.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:18:41 -0800

Why would Gordon Wood want George killed?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:19:17 -0800

You see the way George fucked up his shit? Look man, do your homework. Gordon Wood has been swarming us for years. He had his Walden Three and was obsessed with George painting the entrance. So is it a coincidence that the day after George finishes Walden Three he�s gone. You know what George painted. I think Gordon snuck a peek at the mural, saw what George had done and had him whacked. That�s what happened.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:20:57 -0800

Because Walden Three was destroyed? You think Gordon Wood blamed George for its failure?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:21:22 -0800

Are you fucking kidding me? It was a fucking revolution man. He turned that joint on it�s head- game over. George did what George needed to do, and it cost Gordon Wood what, forty billion. He mocked his shit. Of course that white turd had him whacked.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:21:46 -0800

Wouldn�t George want his bodyguard if he were going to meet a man whose project he just sabotaged? Wouldn�t he want you there?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:22:12 -0800

He wasn�t thinking straight. When he finished a project, he�d freak out for a couple of days. You know, like a decompression thing. He would get high and heal. Painting drained his spirit. And who�s kidding, after Patti died, part of George was gone. He should have been home relaxing, drinking his health drinks. But he had some business that couldn�t wait. That�s how I see it.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:22:36 -0800

You insinuated that George was in constant danger. Are there other parties that would want him dead?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:23:06 -0800

George was in danger of being kidnapped, yeah. But no one wanted him dead. Can�t paint so well when you�re dead.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:23:48 -0800

You were as close to George as anyone. Besides Gordon Wood, is there anyone else, any individuals or groups that would have a motive for his death.

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:24:20 -0800

George.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:24:46 -0800

George?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:25:14 -0800

Yeah, George. He didn�t want to live. If it was a bullet in his head, I�d say George sucked on a barrel. But kinda hard to cut off your own fucking head, as I see it. You need to look at who got fucked before George. That�s how the dots are connected. You think Patti Taylor just checked into some cheap ass motel and overdosed? Bullshit. She was whacked. She was whacked because alive, George couldn�t paint. My bro was in love, big time in love. He retired. There were a million people who wanted to see her go away, but no one so much as Gordon. They even tried to blackmail Earl, but George couldn�t even paint for him. Look into who killed Patti, look into who set up Earl, and you�ve found who killed George. And I�m telling you, Gordon Wood�s name will light up like a fuckin Christmas tree.

Comment by Billy the Cid

Billy the Cid — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:25:23 -0800

I wanted him dead.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:25:40 -0800

I will be examining those events. Thank you. One last thing, can you tell me more about the air force base. I understand that you and George were both very active pilots. What type of planes did you fly?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:26:06 -0800

All sorts. It was an air force base. We have seventy-five birds. Four choppers. All sorts. F-16�s, B-52�s, H-205, a Bell XS-1 an X-15. A Gloster, a Tomcat. Russian, Chinese, Experimental, all sorts.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:26:30 -0800

Did anything strange ever happen out at TAB? Did you ever seen anything you couldn�t explain?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:26:58 -0800

All the fuckin time. But I know what you�re asking. Did I ever see any aliens, UFO�s, that sort of thing. Yeah. Yeah, we did.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:27:28 -0800

I didn�t say aliens. I just meant anything out of the ordinary.

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:28:22 -0800

I know what you meant.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:29:01 -0800

Would it be alright if I called on you again, if I have more questions?

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:29:34 -0800

I�m not going anywhere Mister. I�m gonna stick around and see what you do. If you don�t do your job, I will. I owe George that much. If it wasn�t for Claire, I already would have clipped him.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:29:59 -0800

Mr. Wu, please let us do our job. I promise you that justice will be served.

Comment by Alex Wu

Alex Wu — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:30:31 -0800

Mr. Morrison, I can guarantee you that justice will be served.

Comment by Act III

Act III — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:32:16 -0800

*****************Begins ********************

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:32:58 -0800

We are taping these depositions for county records and counsel review. Do you have any objections to the filming of this meeting?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:33:34 -0800

Anything I can do to help.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:34:18 -0800

Thank you. For the record, could you please state your full legal name and date of birth?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:34:39 -0800

My name is Cynthia Denise Brown. I was born in Greenberg, Connecticut. My birth date is August 11, 1960.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:35:34 -0800

Could you please state your place of residence?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:36:06 -0800

122 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, California, 90240.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:37:17 -0800

And your occupation?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:37:45 -0800

Deputy director of contemporary studies, at the J. Paul Getty Museum of the Arts.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:38:14 -0800

Under this title, could you please describe the focus of your work?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:38:38 -0800

I lead a team of historians that study the effects of contemporary art on social, religious and political systems.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:39:06 -0800

You are recognized as the premiere art historian and biographer of George Washington. Is this correct?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:39:37 -0800

I don�t know if �premiere� is the right word, but yes, I am a field expert on his work.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:40:09 -0800

My notes say that you have authored numerous articles and six publications about Mr. Washington.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:40:42 -0800

That is correct.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:41:08 -0800

You are going to have to forgive me Ms. Brown, as I do not have any formal art history training, and indeed know very little about George Washington as an artist. It is becoming increasingly clear that Mr. Washington lead a very unique life and that in order for me to understand the circumstances surrounding his death, I must gain a more comprehensive picture of who Mr. Washington was, how he worked and how he lived. I am hoping that you may shed some light into these matters.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:41:35 -0800

I am glad to assist you in any way I can.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:42:15 -0800

In the last week I have heard in the media, and from my colleagues, that George Washington was the greatest painter in the world. Now I don�t know if this is sensationalism, or a glorified respect for the recently deceased, but in your professional opinion, where exactly does George Washington fall in the hierarchy of art history?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:42:44 -0800

Wow, I guess you do have some catching up to do Mr. Morrison. George Washington is the greatest painter of our civilization, perhaps of all mankind. There is no record or trace of an artist in the history of mankind that comes close to his technical capacity or visual impact. Your colleagues are not embellishing.

Comment by mike

mike — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:43:10 -0800

Hey Cynthia, you must know my pal Irena, in conservation! Give her my love.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:43:14 -0800

I am afraid many of my questions may come across as na�ve or simple to you Ms. Brown. Please bear with me. I have to ask, what the significance is of George Washington sharing the same name of our country�s first president?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:43:49 -0800

No, I don�t find that a simple question. A month ago, it would be an easier question to answer. The easy version is that George Washington was born on July 10th, 1976, the year of the bicentennial. George�s parents must have been feeling rather patriotic at the time, as much of our country was. An interesting aspect of George sharing the same name as our first president is that if you travel abroad, say to India or Brazil- it really doesn�t matter what country really- and ask people who George Washington is, they will all tell you that he is the great painter of America. Not the first president. Not the face on the one dollar bill. This 29-year old man from Southern California has garnered a greater name recognition than the man he was named in honor of. I find that fascinating.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:44:10 -0800

What is the more difficult version?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:44:38 -0800

Well, I find it odd that he completed the Walden Three mural on July 1st, died on July second or third and Gordon Wood inaugurated the mural on the forth of July. The fact that 200,000 people rioted in Walden Three on the forth of July could be associated to early American history, the Boston tea Party, the American Revolution, certainly of which George Washington the president is associated with. There is still so much information coming in right now it is hard to see what is relevant and irrelevant information. What indeed is coincidence and what is not. If indeed he was murdered, and it looks like he was, then I would say the killers probably didn�t care what day of the week it was. But it is an awfully strange coincidence that George Washington would pave the way for a mass riot on the fourth of July. Do you have a lead?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:45:07 -0800

So far it could be any number of countries, billionaires, religious fanatics, aliens, anyone really.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:45:35 -0800

Are aliens really on your list?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:46:00 -0800

No, no, of course not. But I have been curious about this whole name thing, the forth of July, what happened at Walden Three. Were you there?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:46:25 -0800

At Walden Three, well of course. I wouldn�t have missed it for the world.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:47:08 -0800

In your opinion, was the mural really responsible for the riot?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:47:36 -0800

Yes it was. I think that half of the audience was interested in viewing the mural, the other half probably held some interest in the city, but when Gordon Wood finished his speech and unveiled the entrance to the city, there was absolute silence. Of course the crowd surged forward, but once underneath the arch, you could have heard a pin drop. Everyone just stood there, head cocked back and eyes wide open. Nobody moved. Two minutes must have past. I don�t think anyone lost control of their bowels or spasmed on the ground. It wasn�t that kind of feeling. It wasn�t� uncontrolled. We all looked at it and knew exactly what to do. IT possessed that kind of clarity. His past works were so overwhelming it was like getting struck by lightening. This was more refined, it was instructional. It made perfect sense. And that�s the first thing I heard someone yell. �It makes perfect sense!� It wasn�t really a riot. Not the way we think of riots, with people tripping over each other, there was no chaos. We worked as a team. Very calmly, the crowd walked into Walden Three, the city of the future, and systematically ripped out every computer screen, every wire from the wall, every door sensor, every camera. Two hundred thousand people and no one was hurt. Even the security there, the police, participated in the destruction. When everything was properly uprooted, the crowd quietly and politely left. Everyone had smiles on their faces. I went home and immediately proceeded to roundup my laptop, cell phone and blackberry, put them all in a black trash bag and placed them in the back seat of my car. The next day I drove back to Walden Three and viewed the mural again. I dumped my electronics in the courtyard and went home. It was a very lucid feeling. It felt natural. You really need to see the mural Mr. Morrison. It is so incredibly� precise. That is the only word I can use to describe it. Precise. Exact language.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:48:01 -0800

I do have plans to view the mural, but I would like to back up a step. Back to the beginning. Could you please describe how you first came in contact with Mr. Washington?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:48:27 -0800

Of course. It was 1983. I was attending UCLA, in the MFA program. At the time I fancied myself as something of a painter. My instructor, Archie Freland heard about George first. He said there was a child prodigy in Houston that was exhibiting at the MOCA. He was seven years old. I scoffed at first- maybe a little jealous, but Archie was taking a group to see the exhibit and I went along.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:48:58 -0800

And what was your reaction?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:49:24 -0800

Physiologically- my period came two weeks early, as soon as I made eye contact with his work. My pants were covered in blood. There was a janitor there, his only job was cleaning up the urine and vomit from the floor. Viewers lost control of their bowels, they masturbated openly, cried and laughed, kissed strangers, screamed at the top of their lungs. It was incredible. MOCA was forced to close the exhibit after two days.

Comment by mike

mike — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:49:45 -0800

Oh, it's taped! Hm, is there a fast forward? I am surely not alone in my thinking.

Well, carry on! No drinking 'til curtain, kids. God help ya.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:49:49 -0800

And your emotional response?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:50:32 -0800

Oh boy! Have you ever tried heroin Mr. Morrison?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:51:21 -0800

Do you honestly believe that?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:51:54 -0800

Well then it is harder to describe. But imagine viewing the world with a clarity that you have never seen before, and seeing the positive, seeing hope for humanity, finding peace and tranquility. Understanding. It was a sensation greater than love, greater than pleasure. It was life changing and highly addictive Mr. Morrison. There are some private matters that I do not care to go into detail about, but witnessing the exhibition changed me completely. I never painted another canvas after that day. It was quite clear that things would never be the same. I would study him and learn all there was to know about him. In terms of cultural impact, he very well could be the most important person in the history of mankind, and we are in living in the eye of the storm. His legacy is just beginning. I am not a very religious person mind you, but living in the era of George Washington is similar to living in Jerusalem during the time of Christ.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:53:13 -0800

Do you honestly believe that?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:53:40 -0800

Did you read this morning�s newspaper?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:54:47 -0800

Yes. Yes I have. Do you consider George Washington to be a religious figure?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:55:12 -0800

No. His work holds religious-like characteristics. Buddhists, Catholics, Hindus, Muslims � all claim him as their own, but no, ultimately his agenda is not religious.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:56:18 -0800

Can you describe your personal contact with him?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:56:56 -0800

It�s very limited. Of course I tried many times, but after Frank and Mimi�s murder in Rome, he was very well protected. It was nearly impossible to get close to him. But there were a handful of times, most very brief. The only significant exposure I had to George was in 1997. He was twenty-one years old. I knew him through his work, just like everyone else.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:57:29 -0800

Could you describe his physical features, if we were to bring in a portrait artist?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:57:54 -0800

(Pause)

No. I only saw him in silhouette. It was a safety precaution.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:58:22 -0800

I see. Could you please describe the circumstances of your encounter?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:58:47 -0800

I was then working as an associate curator at the Getty. This was during the transition. We were preparing to leave the Malibu location, before our new site opened. There was a lot of talk about George painting a mural for the new museum, it would have been a major victory for the Getty.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:59:13 -0800

My records indicate that indeed George did paint a mural for the Getty in 1998. I also understand George didn�t paint for money. That he traded for experience. Why?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:59:47 -0800

From 1979 to 1987, George painted for money- billions of dollars. This is the period when Frank and Mimi Washington managed his career. Before they were murdered. In those seven years, George produced three hundred and seventy six works. At the age of eleven, George had an estimated worth of 17 billion dollars. After Rome, George never painted for money again. Some believe that it was the influence of Earl Yeager, but I believe that George made his own decision. He was cash rich, but deprived of experience. He had a very sheltered childhood. He didn�t need money, he needed life experience. What is the saying, �It�s never too late to have a happy childhood� that was George. So any murals he made from that point on, and it should be noted that he focused exclusively on murals after his parent�s death, were bartered. The documentation is quite extensive, no matter how private the arrangements were. When I went to proposition George for the Getty mural, I knew he wasn�t going to be tempted by cash.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:17 -0800

So what is it that you offered?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:43 -0800

I had a list. A plan �A�, a plan �B�, a plan �C.� It took six months to establish a meeting. I was instructed to be at the Los Angeles Greyhound station at 10:00 a.m. dock �F� with my name written on a sign around my neck. A Greyhound bus pulled up and honked. I stepped in. The windows were all painted over. I was the only person on the bus. It drove god knows where, probably in circles, for two hours. When it stopped, the driver dropped me off at an abandoned gas station, somewhere in the desert. I waited. Eventually another bus came. This was an old yellow school bus. It too had its windows blacked out. This is the first time I met Alex Wu. He was driving and escorted me on the bus. There were other people on the bus, important people. It was amazing. You would recognize most of them. Leaders, movie stars, billionaires, all there for the same reasons I was. To barter.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:01:11 -0800

What was your final destination?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:02:20 -0800

Talisand Air Force Base. Another hour, we were there- at the infamous home of George Washington, a defunct air force base in the middle of nowhere. A gift from the Pentagon. There is no record of Talisand Air Force Base ever existing.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:02:48 -0800

Ms. Brown, may I ask what you offered George?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:03:14 -0800

I am not privileged to say exactly, Mr. Morrison, I was, and remain a representative of the Getty and was acting on behalf of the foundation. I will say that all of my offers, and they were quite generous, were systematically rejected.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:04:00 -0800

But Mr. Washington did indeed paint a mural for the Getty Museum. In 1998, if I am correct.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:04:27 -0800

Yes, we did come to an- arrangement. I just said he rejected the offers that I brought to the table.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:05:03 -0800

Please understand that this interview is held with the strictest of confidence Ms. Brown.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:06:11 -0800

(Pointing at the camera)

You are recording this interview Mr. Morrison. Forgive me if I do not fully indulge in the trust and confidence of this city.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:06:36 -0800

And if I turn the camera off?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:07:11 -0800

I will adamantly deny any version of events that leak from this interview.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:07:38 -0800

Okay. Camera is now off. Let me see. Can we talk about your books on Mr. Washington?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:08:03 -0800

Yes- please.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:08:39 -0800

I found it odd that in the over 1,700 pages that you have written on Mr. Washington, not once is there an image of his artwork. Why no pictures? Was the publication of his work not permitted?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:09:04 -0800

No, plenty of people tried to re-produce his work. Photographic technology was driven by the pursuit. Gordon Wood alone spent billions trying to reproduce the visual power of Georges work. But photography, reproductions, to date, do not hold the visual impact of the originals. Not even close. His paintings were alive. I found it to be an insult and misrepresentative to present his work in that way.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:09:29 -0800

But he was a painter. He did use paint? On flat surfaces? Right? They were not living. I guess I don�t understand how a painting couldn�t be properly photographed. There are coffee table books of Van Gough�s work, of DaVinci�s, why not Mr. Washington?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:09:54 -0800

He was better Mr. Morrison. A higher level of painting. How can I explain? How do you photograph an earthquake, or an orgasm? How can you photograph a bomb going off, or a forest fire? You see it, but not the way that it is. Photographing George�s work was like photographing a tornado.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:10:19 -0800

I just don�t understand, if the paintings were static, why couldn�t they be captured on film?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:10:48 -0800

That is a question that a lot of very smart people have asked, and spent a fortune on. It is a fair question. And the answer is, something about George�s work was kinetic. It was experiential. (pause) I published two before and after books relating to his paintings. The first was a book of exhibition spaces where George had murals. One picture was of the room before being opened to the public, the second image was the end of the day. Again, no pictures of the paintings themselves, just the floor. The second book was the same idea but of viewers expressions, showing how they looked before they walked in and how they looked upon viewing his work. That is the closest I could come to showing the significance of his work.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:11:18 -0800

What made Walden Three so different than the other murals?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:11:55 -0800

There are many things that separate it from the rest of his work. The most prominent difference is the intense focus and clarity of vision. He didn�t overload. He gave just enough information to activate the viewer. In that sense, it was his most disciplined work.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:12:45 -0800

That is why people didn�t lose control of their bodily functions?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:13:15 -0800

Exactly. But not because he couldn�t have. He wanted to say something very specific at Walden Three, that is what makes it so special. He found his voice.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:13:44 -0800

And what did that voice say?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:14:11 -0800

That we need to be very careful about technology and the role it plays in our life.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:14:56 -0800

From the reaction, one might say he downright wants an end to technology.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:15:21 -0800

No, not at all. He understands that hammers and bowls, airplanes and printing presses- are all forms of technology. And he recognizes that it is in our nature to invent. He just pointed out how we have strayed the course. The revolution is about returning to a healthy place.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:16:01 -0800

The revolution?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:16:31 -0800

Why yes. The world is changing very fast right now Mr. Morrison. If this is not a revolution, I don�t know what is. And it is not the suicides; those are the people who are in the dark, who haven�t seen Walden Three. They are the grievers. But those that have seen, that is origin of the revolution.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:17:56 -0800

Thank you Ms. Brown. Is there anything else that makes the Walden Three mural unique from the other murals?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:18:21 -0800

He knew it was the last mural he would ever paint.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:18:50 -0800

He knew he was going to die?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:19:18 -0800

Look at a world map. Mark all of George�s murals. Separate those commissioned while his parents were alive from the locations that George chose. A pattern emerges. Sure he traded for experience, but there was something else he was doing. He was building a web. He never painted a mural within a thousand miles of each other. He wanted his work to be accessible to the world. Just look at a map of North America. One in Sitka, one in Seattle, one in Los Angeles. Las Vegas, Santa Fe, Denver, Dallas, Mazatlan, one mural each, all strategically placed. It is like this, all over the world. Northern California had been strangely absent of a mural for years. Walden Three was the closing chapter, the piece that connected all of the dots. Imagine George�s murals like bulbs on a string of Christmas lights, Walden Three was the last circuit and when it was finished, the whole string lit up. It was the mural that completed the circuit.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:19:52 -0800

Interesting. You said that you feared for George�s life the moment you heard he was painting Walden Three.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:20:19 -0800

It was a feeling Mr. Morrison, a hunch.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:20:48 -0800

Because of Patty�s death?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:21:21 -0800

Because of Patty�s death? Yes, in part. Because Gordon Wood finally got what he wanted, and at no small expense. Because George had no other choice. He had to paint Walden Three, he was stalling. Gordon Wood knew it. George had to paint it before he died or could be allowed to die- if you want to look at it like that.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:21:52 -0800

The coroner�s office has ruled out suicide as a reasonable cause of death.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:22:24 -0800

Please remember that George Washington traded experience for paintings Mr. Morrison. I do qualify death as an experience.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:23:04 -0800

Do you know the terms of contract between Mr. Wood and George?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:23:55 -0800

No Mr. Morrison I do not. But I do know that George got whatever he wanted. If George died, it is because George wanted to die. You will have to ask Gordon Wood what the trade was, but I doubt he will be honest with you.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:24:44 -0800

Thank you for your insight Ms. Brown. Is there anything else you can add that may assist in this investigation?

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:25:24 -0800

Have you seen Walden Three yet?

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:25:51 -0800

No Ms. Brown I have not.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:26:18 -0800

I suggest you do, and soon. And when you are there, take off the sunglasses.

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:26:47 -0800

Yes, well� technically, I am blind Ms. Brown.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:27:30 -0800

(stunned and embarrassed)

Oh, I am sorry Mr. Morrison, I did not know. Is it�

Comment by Paul Morrison

Paul Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:29:00 -0800

The reason I was assigned this case? Yes I do believe it provides me with some impartiality.

Comment by Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:29:29 -0800

Yes, I imagine it does.

Comment by PDL

PDL — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:31:25 -0800

**************intermission****************

The world premiere of George Washington has reached its midpoint.

Comment by Judge Morrison

Judge Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:33:28 -0800

As it's getting quite late, if council has no further questions, I'm going to call a recess at this time.

Hearing no objections, council for the State may continue your line of questioning with the witness when court reconvenes tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m.

Dismissed.

Comment by Frank Sturgis

Frank Sturgis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:31:26 -0800

Bernie, come here and help me move this table.

Comment by yelahneb

yelahneb — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:33:15 -0800

Keep it down, you idiot. Mmph. Ok, there. Are you sure we weren't seen?

Comment by Bernard Barker

Bernard Barker — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:37:39 -0800

Both of you shut up and plant the bug already. The guard will be back around soon. Get the table back to -

Comment by James W. McCord

James W. McCord — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:40:41 -0800

What the fuck - the tape on the lock is gone. Frank, did you take off the tape?

Comment by Frank Sturgis

Frank Sturgis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:42:55 -0800

No I didn't take off the goddamn tape! Bernie, are we done here? I swear to god if we -

Comment by James W. McCord

James W. McCord — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:44:50 -0800

Fuck. We're fucked!

Comment by Bernard Barker

Bernard Barker — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:47:10 -0800

Look, fuck it, maybe we just forgot the tape on that one. The plant's done, let's just go.

Comment by James W. McCord

James W. McCord — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:49:15 -0800

We taped that fucking door. We need to go to Plan B. Fuck!

Comment by Frank Sturgis

Frank Sturgis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:51:40 -0800

You are one paranoid bastard. Fine, Plan B, what the fuck. Initiate! [TURNS INTO LAMP]

Comment by James W. McCord

James W. McCord — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:52:40 -0800

[TURNS INTO SHOVEL]

Comment by Bernard Barker

Bernard Barker — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:55:12 -0800

[TURNS INTO EVERGREEN]

Comment by Officer Wills

Officer Wills — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:09:27 -0800

H-Hello? Who's there? Show yourself! Oh. I guess it was just... the wind... whoosh...

Comment by NOBODY LIKES THEATER YOU LOSERS

NOBODY LIKES THEATER YOU LOSERS — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:45:02 -0800

H-Hello?

Nobody likes theater except you losers. This isn't theater posting comments on a blog, it's a representation of how completely useless and irrelevant theater is. How about you pick up extra shifts at the restaurant or go back to school to get a useful degree.

Comment by NOBODY LIKES THEATER YOU LOSERS

NOBODY LIKES THEATER YOU LOSERS — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:42:27 -0800

Just kidding! I actually love theater. In fact, I attend every performance I can whilst dressed in gray tights with a red rose in my clenched teeth. Oh the sweet thorns

Comment by EVERYBODY LIKES THEATER YOU LOSERS

EVERYBODY LIKES THEATER YOU LOSERS — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:39:31 -0800

What's up with the delay? They were supposed to reconvene at 10am sharp, and it's like 10:30am already. Do I have time to go get a croissant? Man I'm hungry.

Comment by REAL MEN LIKE THEATER YOU PUSSY

REAL MEN LIKE THEATER YOU PUSSY — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:47:48 -0800

hey #328 why dont you go back to mommy and tell her about the mean actors who made you mad hAHA your a loser who trollz in slog PATHETIC! make sure to put it on your resume about everybody you "pwned" here

Comment by dudes

dudes — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:15:20 -0800

fucking assholes, this shit is sad, try to actually be a little edgy next time. ohh, blog theater! fuck you, you stuffed fucking fruits.

you just spammed the shit out of the one thing i was actually interested in reading, dickhoes. i imagine ol sam makhovech doesn't appreciate it as much as you egomaniacal back-slapping conceited fucks like to tell each other either. go get your own fucking domain name, idiots.

Comment by Bailiff Simmons

Bailiff Simmons — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:26:05 -0800

All rise, the court is now in session. The Honorable Judge Charles Morrison presiding.

Comment by Judge Morrison

Judge Morrison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:28:39 -0800

Please be seated.

[BANGS GAVEL]

I apologize for the delay ladies and gentlemen, but I was called away on urgent court business.

Mr. Morrison, does the State wish to continue its line of questioning with the witness from where we left off yesterday?

Comment by dudes

dudes — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:12:18 -0800

your honor, i'd like to humbly apologize for the disrespectful attitude and foul language i used earlier; it was entirely inappropriate.

i'm currently suffering from an addiction to meth and i'm a diagnosed schizophrenic, which results in periodical episodes of a sort of "idiot tourettes".

i mean, i love games and all, but it makes no sense to switch from love to hate just because i'm not "into" theater. i could just go somewhere else, and save everyone (including myself) the trouble! geez, i'm so embarrassed i didn't think of that before i shot my mouth off like that. now i'll have to stare at my foolish choice, sitting here idly forever, a black spot on a sheet as white as snow, on Slog, and in my sad heart of hearts.

once again, really sorry about that. i'll try to keep it under control as best i can. also: if i may be excused briefly, i'm in need of a diaper change.

Comment by EVERYBODY LIKES THEATER YOU LOSERS

EVERYBODY LIKES THEATER YOU LOSERS — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:01:21 -0800

'k, i'm back. what did i miss?

Comment by east coaster

east coaster — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:06:50 -0800

I love the play, it's awesome and gripping and very well written.

Comment by Joss

Joss — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:25:39 -0800

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Comment by Tanuki

Tanuki — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:56:42 -0800

More please?

Comment by Piti

Piti — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:24:58 -0800

i'm sorry to interupt the proceedings of this court but i have a statement to make: you guys ROCK! i love your play :)
please continue.

Comment by Snailrind

Snailrind — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:27:59 -0800

I'm on tenterhooks. Please, please continue! You're being noticed and reviewed.