In London..I visited 'The Globe' theatre that stands on Thames bankside opposite St Paul's.Its a wonderful reconstruction of Shakespeares original and as I browsed in the gift shop I found a copy of some of his 'quotes'
How much we owe to Will for our English language..and I 'brushed up my Shakespeare'!
"It's all Greek to me"
"more sinned against than sinning"
"vanished into thin air"
"to budge an inch"
" green-eyed jealousy"
"played fast and loose"
"tongue-tied"
"tower of strength"
"hoodwinked"
"in a pickle"
"fair play"
"stood on ceremony"
" danced attendance"
"short shrift"
"cold comfort"
"Too much of a good thing"
"in a fool's paradise"
"the more fool you"
"dead as a door nail"
" an eye sore"
"a laughing stock"
and wait for it!..."what the dickens!"..yes..and I always thought that referred to Charles Dickens..but no..theyre Will's words..
the list goes on.......
So its thanks to Will..and also a big thank-you to the American actor/producer Sam Wannamaker..for without his unstinting work and dedication.. 'The Globe' wouldn't have risen again for us and future generations to enjoy !
Sorry G and Kteee...much as I love CVO I wanted to promote a little part of my birthplace..and Will of course !

I don't think there's much doubt that old Bill Shakespeare not only made a huge contribution to the English language, but without his contribution, there woudn't be much of an English language. But I never realised how many of our sayings come from him until I read Ellie's posting. I've never really enjoyed reading Shakespeare, but loved watching Laurence Olivier bring it to life. I'd like to visit the Globe, and I thought I might be able to squeeze the old Millenium Falcon through the top, but I'm not sure. Does anyone know what the parking facilities are like there? I was hoping to get a part for old Chuey. With a shave, I thought he might make a fetching Juliet, with C-3PO as Romeo. What do you lot think?

You will find all information you need if you type
Shakespeares Globe Theatre in keyword search Luke.
Does your spaceship float?
Maybe you could tie her up alongside the millenium bridge
otherwise let the train take the strain,or in this case,the tube!