hiatus due to health (again)

Not all of us can afford to be romantic. I’ve been offered a comfortable home and protection. There’s a lot to be thankful for. […] So don’t judge me, Lizzie. Don’t you dare judge me.

It’s difficult for Lizzie here. She’s happy for her sister, but at the same time it wishes it was her. — Joe Wright, during director’s commentary of Pride & Prejudice.

#they are social distancing, your honour

You must know, surely you must know, it was all for you. You are too generous to trifle with me. I believe you spoke with my aunt last night and it has taught me to hope as I had scarcely allowed myself before. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes have not changed, but one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings had changed, I will have to tell you, you have bewitched me body and soul and I love… I love… I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.

                                                       We misjudged him, Papa. Me more than anyone in every way. Not just in this matter. I’ve been nonsensical. But he’s been a fool about, about Jane, about so many other things. But then, so have I. You see, he and I are… he and I are so similar. We’re both so stubborn.

“Are you well, Mr. Darcy?” “Quite well, thank you.” “I hope that the weather stays fine for your sport.” “I return to town tomorrow.” “…So soon?”

Even if one’s partner is barely tolerable.

“They’re embarrassed of each other there, and she stops to look at him and she can’t keep her eyes off him.” — Joe Wright, during director’s commentary of Pride and Prejudice.

“One of the make-up artists, who stood beside me while we were shooting this, whispered very quietly: ‘I wish that was my life.’ And I think wish fulfilment serves a purpose. I think a lot of people consider it a cop-out or a cynical act, but I think wish fulfilment is very important in drama. And it’s important for the people who watch it and the people who make it. We need to have something to reach for. To not settle for less.” — Joe Wright, during director’s commentary of Pride and Prejudice.

“I like shots of hands. Anyone who saw Pride and Prejudice will recognise my slight fetish for hands.” — Joe Wright, during director’s commentary of Atonement.

Mister Darcy? I’d more easily forgive his vanity had he not wounded mine. But no matter. I doubt we shall ever speak again.