Jeff Hicks

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Maureen O'Hara on what she whispered into John Wayne's ear in the final scene of John Ford's "The Quiet Man" (1952):

"No matter what part of the world I’m in, the question I am always asked is: “What did you whisper into John Wayne’s ear at the end of 'The Quiet Man'?” It was John Ford’s idea; it was the ending he wanted. I was told by Mr. Ford exactly what I was to say. At first I refused. I said, “No. I can’t. I can’t say that to Duke.” But Mr. Ford wanted a very shocked reaction from Duke, and he said, “I’m telling you, you are to say it.”

I had no choice, and so I agreed, but with a catch: “I’ll say it on one condition—that it is never ever repeated or revealed to anyone.” So we made a deal. After the scene was over, we told Duke about our agreement and the three of us made a pact. There are those who claim that they were told and know what I said. They don’t and are lying.

John Ford took it to his grave—so did Duke—and the answer will die with me. Curiosity about the whisper has become a great part of the Quiet Man legend. I have no doubt that as long as the film endures, so will the speculation. 'The Quiet Man' meant so much to John Ford, John Wayne, and myself. I know it was their favorite picture too. It bonded us as artists and friends in a way that happens but once in a career. That little piece of 'The Quiet Man' belongs to just us, and so I hope you’ll understand as I answer:

I’ll never tell."

("Tis Herself A memoir", Maureen O'Hara & John Nicoletti, 2004)

P.S: Remembering John Wayne on his 119th birthday!

What do you think she whispered into the Duke's ear?

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Orange 🍊 you glad I didn’t say banana 🍌.

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As full of spirit as the month of May.

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In the 1983 Stanley Cup playoffs, Rick "Nifty"Middleton set an NHL record for the most points in a single playoff series with 19 (5 goals, 14 assists) in a 7-game Division Final against the Buffalo Sabres. His 14 assists in that series are also a record, and he was the first player in NHL history to record multi-point games in 6 games of a single series. The Bruins won the series 4-3 with Brad Park scoring the historic game 7 OT goal.

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Our revels now are ended. These our actors,
As I foretold you, were all spirits and
Are melted into air, into thin air.

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Elias Lindholm looks like Barry Pederson, in the 1990s.

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Today marks 70 years since John Ford’s masterpiece 'The Searchers' was released.

A landmark Western that redefined the genre, with John Wayne as the haunted Ethan Edwards, a complex antihero on a relentless quest through the American frontier. Crowned by this magnificent final sequence, one of the most beautiful in film history.

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@Spring_steen @springsteen The Wish.

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Happy birthday to the late HHOFer Milt Schmidt who was born ON THIS DAY in hockey history (March 5, 1918):

4-time Stanley Cup Champion (2 player/2 GM)
1951 Hart Trophy Winner
1939/40 NHL Assist + Point Leader
4-time NHL Allstar
1996 Lester Patrick Trophy Winner

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@UncleClifford5 @MarkDivver Waterloo Siskins

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Last skate of season? Plus 9 later today! @OutdoorRinks2 @ales_hockey

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No sheds are safe. Not the neighbour’s. Not my own.

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Farewell to February. @RinkWatchOrg

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Soft ice!

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Shorts Day. A few pucks for the neighbours…
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@Health4LifeKDM @OutdoorRinks2 @RinkWatchOrg Awesome seats! Hope you guys are having a great time!

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Friday the 13th! @OutdoorRinks2 @RinkWatchOrg

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Super Bowl Sunday. In Canada.

Dug is halftime show.

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Can’t seem to shake this cold🥶. @RinkWatchOrg