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NOTE: Oops! Tuesday is NOT the new Wednesday. As some of you already know, I write and schedule my stories ahead. (Keeps my sanity…well…somewhat.) At any rate, I scheduled the wrong start date. At least the prompt is here…some might remember the week my page went live but the prompt didn’t show up with it. Thanks for understanding.
Please be considerate of your fellow fictioneers and keep your word-count at 100 words or less–title not included. Thank you.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT
“What’s your name, kid?”
Winded from his match, the coal miner’s son took a deep breath. “Volodymyr Palahniuk.”
His prospective manager punched Volodymyr’s stomach. “Tight as a drum. And you’re lightning in the ring, but that moniker’s gotta go. Whatcha think of……say… Jack Brazzo?”
“I like it.”
“Atta boy.”
Over the next year, Jack scored 15 victories and 12 KO’s. A force to be reckoned with until Joe Baksi, another coal miner’s son, outpointed him.
Years later Jack, who changed Brazzo to Palance and turned to theater, said, “You must be nuts to get your head beat in for $200.”
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Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
I had no idea he had been a boxer, though of course you could tell he was fit and tough – that broken nose should have given it away. I wonder how many kids were ‘saved’ from a life down the mines by boxing or acting for that matter – I think that was the case for Richard Burton. Lovely, crisp dialogue and a fascinating insight into his early life.
I shall scoot off and scribble mine now.
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Dear Lynn,
Acck!!! Oops! What a dingaling! You may have noticed it’s Tuesday and not Wednesday. And still we call it FRIDAY Fictioneers. As you may know I schedule my posts ahead. Apparently, I got the date wrong and it went live this morning. So no rush on yours. I guess I’ve no choice but to open the inLinkz. 😉
Now that having been said. Jack Palance was a favorite of mine. He broke out with Requiem for a Heavyweight which can be found on You Tube in its entirety. I’ll have to look up Richard Burton (Oh those eyes!) Thank you for commenting with such nice words. 😀 (And for pointing out my faux pas.)
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Haha! I guessed that was what had happened, but you’ll find no complaints from me – I usually can’t take part on a Wednesady until late in the day, so feel like I’m playing catch up on reading and commenting. Not today, though – first in!
He certainly had a presence, Jack Palance. Perhaps because he’d lived a life before turning to acting, he brought that life experience with him and it added something to the roles he played, a certain edge of danger.
Richard Burton’s eyes – yes, I know what you mean. And his voice too – wonderful. Could listen to him all day.
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Can’t say much for some of Burton’s life choices, though. 😉 I did update the inLinkz but I don’t think I’ll publicize on Facebook just yet. I thought about trying to take it down but there’s really no easy way to do that. It’s better than the time the photo prompt didn’t post with the page. Although there were some very creative stories from a few.
I think you’re right about Jack Palance. He did have a presence. He wasn’t a pretty boy, but, yet, he was attractive and sexy. Liam Neeson and Daniel Craig are like that, too
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Yes, just roll with it! You’ve been hosting FF for a good long while now , so I think two tiny blips in that time is pretty good going! I remember that lack of pic – stirred some inventiveness in the community as I recall 🙂
I know what you mean about Neeson and Craig too. None of them are pretty boys, all look like they’ve ‘been around the block’ once or twice, but all have charisma in spades and that’s what you need as an actor.
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Palance was a favorite of mine–gritty, hard-edged, no nonsense. I didn’t know he was a boxer before Hollywood found him. And I’m relieved to know I didn’t lose Tuesday and go right to Wednesday 🙂
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Dear Linda,
Every so often an oops happens. Since there’s no way to take this down, we’ll just go with the flow. 😉
I loved Palance. No one delivered the line, “Believe it or not,” quite the way he did. Glad you came by even if it is a day early. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a fascinating piece of biography. Love the hard boiled language you use.
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Dear Sarah,
I’m a big fan of biographies. Glad this one came across well…if not a day early. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle,
I have been off work now for almost six months from my injury. I have a very hard time remembering what day it is. Thanks for keeping me on my toes, lol.
I love how you’ve mixed just enough truth in this to make it seem real.
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Dear Dawn,
Thanks for letting me off the hook. 😉 I suppose after almost six years, something like this was bound to happen because pobody’s nerfect. I hope you’re on the mend. I’m really glad you enjoyed my story. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I schedule my posts all the time (except for FF) and have done it more than once!
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The language works with the subject matter which works with the story to bring history to life. You got some kinda magic there, Rochelle.
As a side note, I’m so glad I’m not the only one who schedules posts for the wrong date! I swear, for fifteen minutes I was convinced it must be Wednesday.
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Dear Karen,
I live for comments like this. 😀 Thank you and thank you for the side note. I think this is the first time in six years I’ve scheduled a day early. I actually had the inLinkz right…for tomorrow. Ah well. Pobody’s Nerfect and feces occurreth. Thanks for understanding. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS It’s still Tuesday as I write.
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I thought I’d a wire burning in my brain pan when I saw your challenge a day early. I only skimmed your story but it did remind me that Sean Connery (the first James Bond) was once a bodybuilder. Some very famous people have had interesting jobs in their youth.
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Dear James,
Nothing says ‘atta girl’ like a reader saying they only skimmed your story.
I felt the same way about my wiring this morning when I woke to a comment on this story. Substance does happen.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I only skimmed it because I haven’t written mine yet. I don’t want your story to influence what I write. I promise I’ll read yours and the others afterward. Sorry. It was a thoughtless ting for me to say/write.
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Fair enough. And I think I was too hasty in my reaction (as opposed to response) Maybe I’m cranky over making this faux pas. At any rate I, too, apologize.
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No worries. I didn’t consider the impact of my wording and was typing quickly as I was about to leave home for work.
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Jack Palance’s brought a fighter’s physicality to his roles that steeped them in menace. The gunfighter in Shane is a classic villain (in my opinion) never equaled in cinema. There were a few other actors who were genuine tough guys, Paul Muni and James Cagney among them. I love how you bring these characters to life. Thanks for using my photo this week.
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Dear Josh,
I was really trying to come up with something about Paul Newman whose breakout role was in Somebody Up There Likes Me. However, while he was one of my favorites, he lived a good life and had a delightfully (and uneventful, for the most part) normal childhood. Then it occurred to me that Jack Palance, one of my all time favorites, was a boxer. A little digging and, voila, a story is born. ) Thanks for the comments, compliments and photo.
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS Thanks for sidestepping the obvious. 😉
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Okay, I finished and published my story so *now* I read your story. Yes, acting tends to be a lot less hazardous and a lot better paying than boxing, especially back in the day.
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Dear James,
I think Mr. Palance went farther with acting than he might have with boxing. Thanks for coming back for another read. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I remember Jack Palance as an actor, but had no idea he was a boxer. According to WIKI, he was a singer too.
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Dear Pensivity,
Mr. Palance was a fabulous actor IMHO. I remember my dad telling me that he’d been a boxer in his youth. I didn’t know he was a singer. Thanks for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I looked him up after reading your piece. He was your original Bad Guy and had such presence on the big screen. Not many actors can do that today.
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Hard-boiled and fast paced; the perfect way to render a fighter.
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Dear Penny,
Thank your for the succinct and wonderful comment/compliment. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’s nice to see the pre.show.biz lives of the famous. Has anyone ever noticed that there were an inordinate number of boxers named Rocky, who were officially named Rocco, in days of yore? Is there something about the name Rocco that gives a guy lots of muscle or what?
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Dear Larry,
Rocky did seem to be a common name for boxers. Although it was also my nickname during my years as a signmaker and cake decorator. Go figure. I love mining for the history of the famous. Fun stuff. Thank you
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Fascinating story. I had read once that he was a boxer but had never really gone in deep into it. I do find it interesting that the boxing database seems to only have a record of his fight with Jo Baksi. so his earlier rights were probably against club fighters. Baksi himself was a serious contender for Joe Louis’ title but suffered a shock loss to Swedish champ Olle Tandberg and lost the chance. See what you got me doing? I kept on reading after your story ended 😉
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Dear Subroto,
You make me smile. Happy to have whetted your appetite to know more. 😀 Jack Palance did the world, if not himself, a favor by turning to theater. On screen he was a force to be reckoned with. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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No thank you Rochelle because this week I too followed your lead and jumped into historical fiction. I have taken your suggestion on my blog and have made that change.
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I went back and read it. That’s the Aha moment. The reveal. Well done. 😀
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Fighters let other people hit them in the head. Actors have to let other people into their heads. I’m not sure he got the best of the deal. Though, of course, he did get paid more.
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Dear Neil,
You make a good point. Although Jack Palance had a presence matched by few actors. Thanks for stopping by. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh … didn’t realize this had been up so long…
anyway I think it’s a good thing to get out of boxing before it’s too late, but boxing is probably better than the coal mine…
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Dear Björn,
I think this is the first time in 6 years I’ve scheduled on the wrong date. Oops. Not knowing who subscribes to have the notice come to their email, I didn’t bother to try to take it down. Instead I just opened the inLinkz. Red-faced me.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I will write something tonight I hope… have to set up an prepare my prompt for tomorrow at dVerse…. 🙂
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Great story, Rochelle and I always appreciate it when others make mistakes because it makes it easier for me to live with my own mistakes. We can be so hard on ourselves when each of us make them and they’re usually not as monumental as we fear.
xx Rowena
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Dear Rowena,
I was horrified at first. But as the day wore on I was able to laugh at myself. 😉 Pobody’s Nerfect and we do all make mistakes. Many thanks re my story. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I am very accustomed to laughing at myself and usually have some help from the kids.
Best wishes,
Rowena
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I often tell people I am my own anecdote. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I think an actor’s life would be much better than a boxer’s… I am just a poor boy but my story’s seldom told. Oh, sorry, first thing I thing of when I say the word “Boxer”… Nice story.
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Dear Trent,
I don’t know if an actor’s life is always easier, but Mr. Palance made a great career of it. And hey, thanks heaps for the ear worm. I’m going to hear Simon and Garfunkel all day. 😉 Seriously, thank you for taking the time to read and leave a nice comment. Lai, lai, lai.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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In the clearing stands a boxer, a fighter by his trade… you’re welcome 😉
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Arrrrrg!!!!!!
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An interesting little historical factoid about one of the actors that was sooo very good at his work. Love it! Reminds me of the song “The Boxer”…
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Dear Jelli,
We used to watch Ripley’s Believe it or Not, just to hear him repeat the line. What a presence. 😀 Oh and between you and Trent you’ve left an ear worm…lai lai lai. Thanks heaps. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I think people who have two or more totally different careers are almost alwaysinteresting. Excellent presentation, as always.
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Dear C.E.
No doubt Mr. Palance’s colorful past made him the stellar actor and presence he was. Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle
I got up this morning, had my breakfast and clicked on the Friday Fictioneers link. There you were! It was a normal Wednesday morning with a photo prompt and your story. Perfect!
I loved the information about Jack Palance and enjoyed thinking about him and the opportunity he had to change his life. Not so very different from the opportunities you give to us to enhance our lives by writing our stories.
Sincere thanks for the regular Wednesday opportunities to get started on Friday Fiction!
Best wishes
Edith
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Dear Edith,
What a wonderful comment!
I’m not sure why some caught my faux pas on Tuesday and some did not. At any rate I’m glad you got it. And, of course, I’m glad you enjoyed my story. Jack Palance was a great favorite in our house growing up. My dad told me about his past as a boxer. What a presence.
Thank you so much for your kind words re Friday Fictioneers. I didn’t create it but when the creator stepped down I begged to take it on…nearly 6 years ago. Not only have I made friendships around the world, but the exercise has done wonders for my writing as well.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great story. Good thing he changed his name. The big screen couldn’t have the same effect with his seal name. Great actor…..great writer here also.
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Dear Jan,
In this day and age he might keep his name. However, when you say Jack Palance, a presence comes to mind. I remember watching Ripley’s Believe it or Not, just to see that slow, crooked smile of his when he looked into the camera and said, “Believe it…or not.”
Thanks re my story, m’luv.
Your wife.
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The depths of your understanding of history – near or far – never cease to amaze me.
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Dear Alice,
What a lovely thing to say. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks for yet another educative response. I’d no idea Jack Palance had been a boxer, though I should have guessed, with that nose. This week in the UK a young boxer died following a fight, after sustaining brain damage, I guess. I can only concur with Jack Palance’s verdict on the sport. Well done, as ever.
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Dear Sandra,
Always fun to mine for those historical nuggets. Probably more boxers than we hear about have died from brain damage. They say that Muhammad Ali’s condition came from years of sustaining blows to the head. Very sad. Glad Mr. Palance got out of it and found his brilliant niche as an actor.
Thank you for your kind words re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A mine of knowledge underneath the precious 100 words.
Thanks for writing it, Rochelle.
Best wishes,
Moon
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Dear Moon,
I love mining for historical nuggets. 😉 I’m glad you enjoyed and took the time to say so. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My privilege, Rochelle. Always.
Regards,
Moon
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Dear Rochelle,
How could one not love Jack? He was the ultimate REAL man, not a pretty part to him at all 😉
It’s fascinating to see what various actors did before acting. Everyone, ok, most people know Harrison Ford was a carpenter first. But Jack? Like was said above, with that nose, it had to have been smashed more than a few times… 😉
Thanks, always, for “learnin’ us new stuff ever week”.
Lotsa love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
I don’t think I knew about Harrison Ford. Interesting. My dad told me years ago that Jack Palance had been a boxer. Yeah…I think his nose took a few hits. I loved him in City Slickers. Happy to share nuggets as I finds ’em.
Shalom and hugs,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Gasp! What? You didn’t know that about Harrison? Well then… guess you just might have a new story one day 😉
Yeah, he was a great good-bad man 😉
Lotsa love,
Dale
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It was a good decision giving up the boxing ring for the theater lights.
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He definitely made the right decision, Joe. Thanks for coming by and stopping to comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My pleasure. I have been too long away.
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I grew up watching Jack Palance! And had no idea about his history. I think getting hit for a living is a super bad idea. Thanks for opening my eyes, once again. (I think it’s wonderful you did a Tuesday-Friday thing. Proves we’re all human, right?)
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Dear Lish,
I don’t know if I’d call my Tuesday on Wednesday boo-boo wonderful but it did add another dimension to my week. 😉 Pobody’s nerfect.
Loved me some Jack Palance all through childhood and beyond…he was ‘pretty’ in a grizzled kind of way, wasn’t he? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ha! I remember Jack Palance. He was always a great bad guy. His Dracula was positively epic. I had no idea he was a boxer before that. Seems he made an excellent career change. Thanks for bringing this bit of history to light. Great one, Rochelle!
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Dear Eric,
I never saw his Dracula. Hm. Might have to look it up. He definitely made a great career move. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh my! I had no idea. I’ve learnt something new… and you told it well.
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Dear Vivian,
I’m always happy for comments such as yours. Thank you so much.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂
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I didn’t know he was a boxer – but oh my goodness how I used to fancy him! A terrific actor too, so cool.
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P.S. Always learn something from your stories.
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Dear Jilly,
I’m always pleased when someone says they learned something new reading one of my stories. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Excellent story. I love how you bring people alive. I still remember Jack Palance doing the push-ups during his presentation on Oscar night. Wonderful character.
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Dear Sascha
Jack Palance was one of a kind and those one armed push ups were unforgettable. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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An interesting piece of historical fiction. It’s a good thing Brazzo was outpointed by Baksi, otherwise his head would’ve been subjected to a lot more blows!
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Dear Magarisa,
I think we all benefited from his decision. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Actors with a bit of real life experience always stand out, he was a prime example. Always nice to be reminded of those great names from the past.
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Dear Iain,
Jack Palance was a favorite of mine. He had a presence seldom seen in other actors. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I loved the atmosphere of this story. I could almost smell that sweaty gym. Who among us hasn’t made mistakes. I think yours was a nice mistake – giving us an extra day to write, post, and read.
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Dear Candy,
Once I got over the shock of my miss-schedule, I could laugh at myself. 😉 Thank you for your kind words. And thank you for your comments re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, My link takes one to the wrong story. Can you delete it for me? I’ll repost (hopefully with the correct link) tomorrow. Thanks
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Just saw that. Consider it done, Candy. 😉
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Thank you!
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You made him come alive Rochelle, for someone who is hearing about him for the first time.
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Dear Anurag,
Comments don’t get much better. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A good historical piece on Jack Palance, Rochelle.The first time my dad saw him in a western Jack had a very thin, gaunt face and played a vicious hired killer. Dad said he looked like a picture of death. My dad boxed in the Navy and would have been interested in the fact he was a former boxer. Good writing as always. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne
Jack Palance was excellent at playing the bad guy. I remember it was my dad who told me about his boxing history. Thank you re my writing. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I didn’t know he had been a boxer under, it appears, yet another pseudonym. I’m amazed at all the stuff you know! And great story 🙂
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Dear Ali,
I don’t really think I know that much, I’ve just gotten adept at following research trails. 😉 Hence giving me just a little more knowledge than I had before. However, this bit I did know. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Querida Rochelle,
Take me back to memory lane … YUP … I remember Jack Palance.He was like my dad … a really gritty macho man. I didn’t know about the mere pittance they made for getting their heads knocked about. My dad was a big fight fan.
Great photographs you added too. I thought about writing about a story my hubby told me about Mike Tyson. But … nah … it’s not me. 😁
Espero le guste mi cuento … hasta la próxima
Abrazos y Shalom
Isadora 😎
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Querida Isadora,
I have fond memories of Jack Palance. He did have a unique presence. Not a pretty boy for sure but something irresistible. ¿De véres?
My dad was a big fight fan, too. I just never got it. I liked movies like Somebody Up There Likes Me and Rocky, but to watch a fight for fun…fuhget about it.
I’m glad you enjoyed the trip down Memory Lane.
Abrazos y shalom,
Rochelle
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LOLOL … “fuhget about it” I haven’t heard that in years … another great memory throwback. Love it mi amiga 😂
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I am not going anywhere Rochelle, indeed why should I when I get to read interesting nuggets like this one. It is all to easy to forget that most individuals have a humble start in life.
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Dear Michael,
You made me smile. What a sweet thing to say. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a legacy. Thanks for sharing another great bit of history.
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Many thanks to you for such a nice comment, Anne. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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great storytelling as usual. i wasn’t aware that he was a boxer. the one-arm push-up that he did was amazing.
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Dear Plaridel,
He was one of a kind and that one armed push-up made history. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Gosh what a great story!! And what a strange and diverse career!
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Thank you for a great comment, Laurie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love this. Didn’t know he was a boxer. Great actor. Reminds me of what the Bible talks about old wine!
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Dear Sabina,
I imagine Mr. Palance was a better actor than a boxer. We all benefited from his talent, didn’t we? 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes of course. Love his acting!
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Good morning Rochelle. Great flash. Such a long and complex story, so succinctly told! I absolutely agree with Palance:) There are easier ways to earn 200 bucks!
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Good morning, Luccia,
Personally, as one of his fans, I’m glad he got out of the ring and onto the stage. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a wonderful tribute to one of my favorite actors. And it’s a story I’d never heard before! Thank you for sharing his history and the great photos. And thank you for giving me a reason (besides it being “Hump Day,”) to look forward to Wednesdays! 🙂
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Dear Jan,
And this week you could’ve caught hump day on Tuesday. 😉 He was one of my favorites, too. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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wow that was quite an inspirational real life story
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Thank you, Akshata. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Matilda Brady W(T)F,
This guy’s real name was almost as long as some of yours! I think I’ll just go with Shelly in the mime story as I don’t want the readers to get tongue-tied in the brain and stumble over the name every time it comes up.
I always loved Jack Palance. He had a very unique delivery with his lines that caught and held your attention. Great choice to go with this week’s photo.
Cassius Clayfoot
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Dear Cassius Clayfoot,
Aw, I was hoping for something catchy, like Marcella Marceau.
I used to watch Ripley’s just to hear him say, “Believe it or not.” It never ceased to send chills down my spine. Thanks for floating by like a butterfly.
Shalom,
Matilda Brady W(T)F
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Wow he changed his name twice, and Jack Brazzo is so different than his original name. But such is show business. Interesting piece of entertainment history.
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Dear Fatima,
Back in those days, people changed their names a lot. I don’t see that nearly as much in the entertainment world. Although I have to admit Jack Palance has more of a ring to it than Vlodomir Palahniuk (easier to spell, too. 😉 )
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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He’s right – you must be nuts – as all those brain-damaged boxers can confirm.
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I agree, Liz. Glad he got out with his brains…and talent…in tact.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I think I agree you have to be nuts to box. Jack saw the light and got away to a more lucrative and safer career. I admire the way you tell us so much in so few words every time!
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Dear Sarah,
Thank you for your affirming comment. Telling these stories has become a passion of mine so it’s nice to know they work. 😉 As for Mr. Palance, no argument.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Coal miners sons were tough kids in those days. Although you’d have to be nuts to get you head beat in for 200 quid it was probably a preferable life to breathing in coal dust which most sons would end up doing. Palance had the sense to escape from boxing also. Good story Rochelle.
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Dear Irene,
I believe we all benefited from Mr. Palance’s escape from the ring. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hello Rochelle, I haven’t been around for a while and I had forgotten just how short 100 words is to try and tell a story, but I hadn’t forgotten how entertaining and informative your little bites of history can be. I always liked Jack Palance, he was was one of my favourite baddies as a kid, but I never realised he had Eastern European origins!
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Dear JWD,
What a wonderful comment/compliment. Thank you so much.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Not familiar with Palance but reads like my (still unfolding) life story 😉 😀
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Happy to introduce you to one of my favorites, Dahlia. Than you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I didn’t know Jack Palance was a boxer either. Boxing’s loss was Hollywood’s gain, however. I guess he found his one thing.
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Dear Susan,
He most definitely found his one thing and took the rest of along for the ride. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Jack Palance is great. I’m never sure what part of your stories are fiction. Super fun story Rochelle.
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Dear Dan,
Usually the part that’s fiction in my stories is the conversation or scene. I find the facts and then imagine what that might have been like. Those little things that don’t appear in the history books. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Your story has energy and vividness – just right for a boxer. ‘Jack Brazzo’ is new to me – not surprising I guess as I don’t follow boxing. Admire their guts and determination.
Think you’re right about Daniel Craig – he smoulders !
No worries about thinking Tuesday is a Wednesday- these things happen Rochelle, its ok by me.
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Dear Francine,
Oh yeah….good description for Daniel Craig. 😉 Thank you for your lovely comments and support re my scheduling mishap.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Despite the early posting, I still managed to be late! I have a read a few of this week’s offerings and left some comments but only just getting round to reading more of the posts –
hopefully, I’ll eventually get round to writing my own!
This was, as others have said, just right for a boxer in terms of wording and description – fits like a glove, in fact (pardon the awful pun!)
Nicely done, Rochelle 🙂
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Dear Mumpoet,
You need never apologize for a pun. I’m a big fan of a loud groan. 😉 There are a lot of stories to cover in Friday Fictioneers. A fact that continues to amaze me. I appreciate your efforts. Thank you re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Most welcome 🙂
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Thanks, Rochelle. I know – lots of treasures to rummage through!
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hi. is proper etiquette one entry per week? thanks.
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Hi Joe,
You don’t need to limit yourself to one entry if your muse is prolific. In terms of etiquette…the two biggies are keeping to the 100 word limit and reciprocation.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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toda
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B’vahkeshah
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Fascinating! I never knew that. I love how much I learn from your stories.
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Thank you for a lovely comment, Connie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely piece of history. Changing his name was a good move, eh, kid?
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Dear Patrick,
I wonder if he’d have achieved recognition in Hollywood with his given name? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’m embarrassed to admit I hadn’t heard of any of this three names, nor did i recognise hs picture! But I enjoyed the tale – history is full of artists and others in the public eye changing their name to something more palatable (and pronouncable!) for the masses.
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Dear TRG,
It’s not likely that anyone, outside of Mr. Palance’s family and a few who watched What’s My Line in the 50’s have heard his given name. He wasn’t Brazzo long either. The fact that he was an American actor could have something to do with your disconnect. 😉 So many back int the Golden days of Hollywood changed their names to sound more glamorous. I don’t think they do it quite so much anymore. At any rate, I’m glad you enjoyed my story and took the time to say so. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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