Mel's Shopping Diary
Grandpa Gandalf?
October 19, 2008One of my favorite characters in the series is Lawrence Van Alen, Schuyler’s grandfather. I tried to figure out why I liked him so much--like, who is he based on? My grandfathers? My dad’s dad was full of mischief--one of my favorite memories was of the two of us eating street food (Chinese fishballs) from a dirty cart, and my mom running out of the house, horrified, trying to stop us. I still remember how delicious they were, especially since they were forbidden. And Grandpa going “Shhh! Don’t tell your mom!” And my mom’s dad was a character. He was this cranky old Chinese guy, who resembled a Buddha, but who was really sweet to all his grandchildren.
But alas, I don’t think Lawrence is based on either of them. To be completely honest, I think Lawrence is based on...Gandalf. Oh yeah. LOTR props to the max.
Anyway: here’s the Revelations quote of the day!
“So far Lawrence had only complained about the weather (too steamy) and the food (too spicy).”
I kind of love cranky people who travel to exotic places and complain.
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xoxo
Mel