A Stitch in Haste

On the centennial of Ayn Rand's birth, those who are new to A Stitch in Haste may want to see my previous series of posts, "Ayn Rand versus Billy Joel" --

Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Epilogue

Some miscellany:

Supreme Favorite Quote: "It is my eyes which grant beauty to the earth." --Anthem

First Runner-Up: "I do not recognize any man's claim to one moment of my life." -- The Fountainhead

Second Runner-Up: "You must learn not to be afraid of the world, to take no notice of it." --The Fountainhead

Favorite Speech, or part thereof: Galt slaughtering original sin in "This is John Galt Speaking"

Favorite Clash: Galt versus Mr. Thompson ("You want me to be an economic dictator? Fine -- start by abolishing all income taxes...")

Favorite Minor Character: Probably Ellis Wyatt, perhaps Ragnar, both from "Atlas Shrugged"

Favorite Sex Scene: None, but Honorable Mention to the Louis-Joe fight scene from "Angels in America."

"Favorite" Villain: Jim Taggart from "Atlas Shrugged"

Best Performance in "The Fountainhead" movie: Henry Hull (Henry Cameron) ("Well, I can still do this with my money!")

Worst Performance in "The Fountainhead" movie: Patricia Neal (Dominique) ("Roark! Klaatu Barata Nikto!")

Number of copies of "The Fountainhead" I've given as gifts: five.