Comments | damelola: In Memoriam

damelola

In Memoriam

Dec 16, 2011 19:41

You want to see me orchestrate this right now? You want to see me mobilize these people? These people who would walk into fire if you told them to. These people who showed up to lead. These people who showed up to fight. [points at Charlie] That guy gets death threats because he’s black and he dates your daughter ( Read more... )

actor: john spencer, tv: west wing

Comments 8

soaked_in_stars December 16 2011, 20:31:42 UTC

Ohhhh, I always forget about this part of the exchange. Love.

damelola December 17 2011, 01:15:29 UTC

That bit about 'a man stands up' always gives me chills (they're all about duty). This fucking show and this man, especially, with his grace and his brilliance.

shutterbug_12 December 16 2011, 22:43:14 UTC

OMG that is today, isn't it? Damn.

damelola December 17 2011, 01:15:42 UTC

Yup, sneaks up on me every year.

abvj December 16 2011, 23:04:04 UTC

I did this one last year! It is one of my favorite scenes in an medium ever.

damelola December 17 2011, 01:16:26 UTC

Ditto - I just love it so much. It's Leo, and John Spencer, at his best. The sentiment alone floors me, every time.

wanderlonely December 17 2011, 06:31:10 UTC

Leo the man. I miss him. ♥

kmbh December 17 2011, 20:25:24 UTC

Can't believe it's been 6 years. Leo sure had some kick arse speeches!