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Let’s not don’t fear the reaper

by Farrell Fawcett

( Death and Movies and Religion and Words )

I like stories about the breakdown of society. I’ve liked a number of post-apocalyptic films: The Mad Max trilogy, 28 Days, 12 Monkeys, Deep Impact, The Day After, AI, and The War of the Worlds. The problem is that most of them just never satisfy my hunger to see a true version of that horrific [...]

Best Music Videos of 2006

by Farrell Fawcett

( Art )

In July I finally finished my residency and got a real job, which meant I had my own office and a nice T1 computer connection. Ah, the American dream. When I’d have a patient no-show, I could become a Web-surfing maniac. Besides the obvious media browsing — music/movie reviews, politics, porn, blogs, YouTube, I became quite versed [...]

Yeah I got busted

by Farrell Fawcett

Yes, that’s right. Exam over. Fawcett’s back y’all.
So I got arrested again. It happens now and then. It’s a strange thing getting arrested. Here is how the most recent one occurred:
My lady and I are having dinner. A hole-in-the-wall sushi restaurant in Soho that a friend recommended. It’s delicious. We’ve each had a couple beers [...]

Farrell’s turning off the Fawcett

by Farrell Fawcett

( Death and Love )

Good readers,
It is with great regret that I announce that for the next two months I need to concentrate on preparing for my Psychiatry boards. Until Thanksgiving I will be setting aside sledge hammers, power drills, and computer keyboards to focus on much less creative projects.  I hope soon to pass through the final door of examination purgatory [...]

Farrell Fawcett’s six degrees of separation

by Farrell Fawcett

( Drugs and Life and Love and Sex )

I am quite proud to announce that I personally know every one of the contributors to The Great Whatsit. Yes, even the anonymous contributors. And as far as my research indicates, I am the only contributor who can claim that honor (sorry Dave and Bryan). So in the interest of helping those home viewers feel [...]