Daniel Silva's spy, Gabriel Alon, said, "spying 98% boredom, 2% sheer terror." George Smiley played by both Alec Guinness and Gary Oldman (2 others did but not nearly as successfully). I agree with your "no action" assessment but the characterizations, wow! I love all of Le Carre's books, enjoy!

As a lifelong James Bond fan, I love the original Fleming novels, but when I want something a little more realistic and less sensational Le Carre is without peer. I also started with The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, and then went to the beginning with Call for the Dead and A Murder of Quality. They are definitely different in tone but I still enjoyed them. Now I am reading The Looking Glass War and can't wait for Tinker, Tailor next. The film is also one of my favorites. I recently bought The Company by Robert Littell, which I am really excited about. It apparently provides the US/CIA side of the same time period as the Smiley novels. It's long but I may take it on after Tinker, Tailor.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation! I'm definitely going to read the first two Le Carre novels as well.

I'm glad that you gave the BBC Smiley drama's a watch and enjoyed them. I would also recommend the BBC drama Fall of Eagles ( 1974 ) it is a fantastic drama charting slide into the first world war from the point of view of the great noble houses.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

19 күн бұрын

Very interesting! Thanks for the suggestion!

To me,Karla is the Professor Moriarty in Le Carre's novels.😎

@stuffandthingsyoutube

19 күн бұрын

There’s even a character who mentions the Reichenbach Falls in Smiley’s People, so I think Le Carré agrees with you!

No worries about “talking to yourself” with your camera. I shoot video diaries all the time when traveling and I promise no one cares and usually goes about their business. I’ve even had people jump out of the shot apologetically, which is hilarious. If anything, talking into the camera will give you “more solo courage” as you’re out and about.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

Yeah, you'd think I'd be more comfortable with it after all this time.

I liked how the train punctuated when you were saying "No. Weird. People." in Florida😂

Happy 4th of July Brad! My favorite Day of the Year!

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

Same to you! Thanks for all of the support over the years!

just went to the shed for a sunday evening pipe and ive been caught out by the old gawaith aquatic. 2 hours on a paper towel and still wet as an otter's pocket.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

Haha! Gawith level moisture.

Tinker Taylor is a fantastic novel

Oh wow! I lived there for many years. The City of Subdued Excitement!!! 😃 It was the name Stuff & Things that drew me in and your location is exciting too. Love the travelers notebook stuff & things. I will watch all the Stuff. And the Things.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

Much appreciated!

WOW!! Florida man watches your channel! Who'da thunk it!

Good Evening 😊 Another Awesome Video Mate👌🏽Thanks For Sharing 👏🏼👏🏼 Appreciate Your Time and God Bless 🙏🏽 Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦

@stuffandthingsyoutube

19 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

i was laughing at the train and the Florida skit. it was perfect. second location out of the sun was awesome. enjoyed the background.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I enjoyed the LeCarre on the BBC when they first came out, I agree they are great!

Cool! I have a ton of Amazon credits so I just downloaded The Spy Who Came in from the Cold for free (sorta) on my Kindle. Cheers!

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

Nice! Let me know what you think!

Saludos cordiales del Perú

Just back from a week in London. Met a couple YTPC presenters at JJ Fox. One of them @G Spitaletti a UK pipe maker posted a vid. If you love BBC and those type books as I do, you need to start planning a trip to London. Looking forward to your Pipe Force review B

@stuffandthingsyoutube

19 күн бұрын

Nice! IVe always wanted to go, but Japan will have to come first. ;-)

Have to played the "Florida Man" game. Simple, just put "Florida man" into any news stream and see that headlines pop up . . .

I was curious if that red brick building in minute two was the same building you did the skateboard video in front of? 😂

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

Yep! Things have been built up quite a bit more there since then.

How ya doing, man? #AskStuffandThings

I have been watching your videos for a number of years but rarely comment. I enjoy your ideas and opinion. Just a few observations that you can think about or ignore: 1) I am intrigued by your working videos but I don't have the time to sit and watch them all the way through. Is it possible to edit them to be shorter? Maybe post a long version and a shorter one? 2) I like black and white photos. There is something about the simplicity and contrast that appeals to me that the color does not. Color photos get lost in the color. Is it possible to make some of your phots black and white and the compare to see which are more captivating? Keep up the good work.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I'll try to give you an answer on the next SSaT.

Lol, that is funny the selfie stick self talking shame, lol. Ahh it is 2024 after all I guess common place. The irony is for all the creators doing that, I never see any on the streets, and Canada has a disproportionately high amount of KZread creators, I see more MSM for that matter, strange…

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

I never seen anyone either, and with the way people stare at me when I do it, it's obviously not as common as one might think!

if i buy a hoodie, how much do you make from this? just want to support you and give you the most i can. might just write you a check and send it to you. but to support you more with clothing... it might help in long term. thanks

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

I wouldn't bother! I'm going to try to revamp the merch soon!

Sorry to see the PNW is also infested with those bland panel buildings. Ikea buildings. Theyre capitalisms version of those apartment blocks they built in the Eastern Bloc. Truly spiritless architecture.

@stuffandthingsyoutube

20 күн бұрын

Pretty bland for sure. Most new, large construction projects here all look the same.

@uraniumrock8381

20 күн бұрын

@@stuffandthingsyoutube well the good news is that they won't last long because they're made terribly

if you are looking for ladies, that hat will not help you! support Philadelphia Eagles as the are better birds. 🦅 love ya buddy.

@uraniumrock8381

20 күн бұрын

Native Philadelphian here: Being an Eagles fan does not attract a lot of women, and you do not want the women it attracts.

@BlakesPipes

20 күн бұрын

@@uraniumrock8381 you should see my NY Rangers women! LOL i am from north Jersey and found myself split between the two cities.