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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Sep 1

Rest in peace, Graham Greene

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Graham Greene, Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances with Wolves’ Actor, Dies at 73

Graham Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film "Dances with Wolves," died on Monday. He was 73.

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Sep 1

"I can't locate collective white unconsciousness. These stories are interesting in an anthropological context, but mostly they apply to high school. there's some mishap involving a rodent or a member of the arachnid family, and the victim of this misadventure inevitably reacts negatively." - Leonard

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Aug 29

"You know, sometimes it’s not about finding what you're looking for, it’s about realizing what you don’t need." - Ed Chigliak

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Aug 22

"We've decided to set you up in Cicely, situated in an area that we Alaskans refer to as The Alaskan Riviera. Ideal weather, breathtaking scenery, shopping, dining. Aspen's got nothing on this place." - Peter Gilliam

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Aug 4

"Procreation? Forget it. It's the twentieth century. Women can clone themselves. Oh, I know what Fleischman would say, 'That's ridiculous, O'Connell, you've got to diversify the gene pool.' But he's just being a man." - Maggie O'Connell

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Aug 1

“I’ve been here groping my way along, trying to realize my vision. I started concentrating so hard on my vision that I lost sight. I’ve come to find out that it’s not the vision, it’s not the vision at all. It’s the groping. It’s the groping, it’s the yearning, it’s the moving forward." - Chris

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jul 21

"I know Adam is a walking pathology, but the guy's never hurt anybody, not that I know of. I mean, threats of imminent danger are just his way of saying "good morning." - Joel Fleischman

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jul 14

"The really tragic thing is, men are so sweet, so loving, when they're born. So cute, you know? But then they grow up into these big, sweaty, stupid... things" - Maggie O'Connell

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jul 8

The series is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Has most of the original music

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jul 7

"It’s hard sometimes, but I think the key is just to keep going, even when it feels like everything’s falling apart." - Shelly Tambo Vincoeur

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jul 5

"Sometimes the most profound truths are found in the simplest moments. A quiet night, a good drink, and someone to share it with—that’s all you need." - Holling Vincoeur

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jul 2

"White people don't seem at all interested in using mythology to heal themselves. In fact, they seem intent on making themselves feel worse!" - Leonard

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jul 1

"This obsession with new york, Fleishman, did you ever stop to think it's keeping you from yourself, your ability to interact with others? It isn't healthy, Fleishman." - Maggie O'Connell

The characters Maggie O'Connell and Joel Fleishman arguing at the counter of Holing's bar, The Brick

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 27

The male id is driven by its own sense of uniqueness, Holling. Sexually, we are all competing for the same seat on the bus. What holds it together is the conceit that we are sexual gods. But how can I believe my own uniqueness when there's a cat out there who's exactly the same as me? -Chris Stevens

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 24

"Love comes in many forms, Fleischman. You can't put relationships in a box. All I know is how I feel when I'm with him. Content, comfortable and happy. Rick's changed. Death has really brought out the best in him. He's got a wonderful disposition now. He makes me laugh." - Maggie O'Connell

Jeanine Turner as Maggie O'Connell in Joel Fleishman's office with Rick the reincarnated dog

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 22

"I think I’ve been living my life like it’s a movie, and I’m the only one who knows what’s going on." - Ed Chigliak

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 17

"Do you have any idea what the divorce rate is among healers? I hardly saw my kids when they were growing up. And don't forget the psychic toll. The dreams, the visions, the spirit voices. It's not always pretty." - Leonard Quinhagak

Photo of the characters Leonard Quinhagak and Ed Chigliak outdoors in Alaska having a conversation

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 16

"I read something about medicine once. It Goes like this: "Medicine no less than religion is a matter of the spirit, of the figurative heart of the soul. True medicine embraces the belief that each and every one of us is important, and we are under the canopy of heaven alike."" - Chris Stevens

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 15

"You realize the humiliation you cause me? Nobody believed me. I'm telling them, I saw Adam, Cecily's own Mr Sasquatch. He cooked me pot stickers and Szechuan chicken in a wok in the middle of nowhere. I bring them to your shack and you've cleaned the place out, lock stock and Cuisinart!"-Fleischman

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 10

"Because all we are, basically, are monkeys with car keys." - Grandma Woody

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 8

"I'm building the Alaskan Riviera here, Fleischman. A little vision, a little capital, and this place is gonna be the next Palm Springs." - Maurice Minnifield

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 7

"Oh, Please!" You can't begin to understand a woman until you're bound to her by the law. Cemented. Locked in Holy Matrimony. Am I getting through to you? Only then can you experience joy - the unique enchantment of sharing your life with the opposite sex." - Adam

Photo of Adam Arkin as The character Adam in Northern Exposure

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 5

"The universe doesn’t owe us answers, darlin’. It’s our job to find the beauty in the questions." - Holling Vincoeur

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 1

Godspeed, Valerie Mahaffey!

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Northern Exposure Quote of the Day @northexpquotes.bsky.social · Jun 1

"Did (Adam) tell you how we met? It was a book party. I was in publicity.. at Knopf. And by the way it's "Knopf". say the k not the p. And there was Adam, the caterer, this dark, brooding man in a chef's hat. We went back to his place. He whipped up Zabaione. I've been with him ever since." -Eve

Photo of Valerie Mahaffey as Eve, from Northern Exposure

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