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1. Battle Royale

   I don't remember when exactly I got introduced to Battle Royale. The Director's Cut DVD dropped in Nov 2004. Kill Bill released in theaters in 2003 and the DVD in April 2004. In all likelihood, I probably picked up Battle Royale while on my Chiaki Kuriyama kick. I mean, Japanese …

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2. Tom in the Lavender Field

   Tom lay in the lavender field on a warm, partially sunny day. Many people prefer sunny days, but partially sunny was actually pretty nice too. You get sun for a bit, but you get relief from the clouds.

   Tom closed his eyes and enjoyed the warmth from the sun. It …

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3. Tevin Campbell's I'm Ready

   I first heard Tevin Campbell watching a music video for "Round and Round", which was featured on the "Graffiti Bridge" soundtrack. I didn't actually watch the movie, but my sister was an avid Prince fan at the time. I was a fan, too, but she took it up a couple …

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4. She Told Me to Write Something

   She lay in the hospital bed after fighting for her life. Such moments tend to make people reflect on things. I guess she was reflecting on leaving something behind. She told me to write something.

   This is something.

   I've periodically thought about what I'd leave behind. I have a lot …

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