On Perspective (Strikes Back!) Or How Star Wars Gave Me A ‘Certain Point of View’

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My final entry for the Things I Learned From The Movies blogathon is going to focus on the movie that I think may have had the deepest impact on me over time. To be a Star Wars fan now is like saying you root for the Yankees (a team now jokingly called the Evil Empire)- it’s almost cliche or anti-climactic. Of course, some say with a roll of their eyes, another one of THEM, as if fans of the saga are all overly-verbose zealots. I’m not here to debate fandom and its varying levels- I’m here to talk about the wisdom I’ve gleaned from George Lucas and his team.

Lucas.jpg The character and man that inspired me.

I recently discussed how the Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights series helped me become a better writer, so if you want background on that, feel free to peruse my literary ramblings. This time…

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