![]() ![]() The word “angel” is always flagged for references to the afterlife and possible witnessing from the divine. ![]() We seek to learn if he has any knowledge that she did indeed have an infection. This is an unusual word to use casually to describe someone very close to you who died from an unknown illness, possibly an infection. The word “infectious” is repeated twice, it is highly sensitive. The words he chooses to describe his deceased wife are “infectious” and “angel”. More self censoring, he switches from “it was” to what “she was”. He once again mentions his wife’s mother while answering a question about her daughter. The subject is parroting back the question, a low stress way of answering. And, you know, it was very - she was infectious, an infectious angel. And we - you know, I would visit her on the sets and see Sharon. The phrase “you know” shows an acute awareness of the interviewer, it also suggests that you accept what follows without question. MONJACK: And, you know, we - we just became friends and … Instead he offers an explanation in anticipation of a question not yet asked (Hina clause) To a “Yes or No” question, the subject doesn’t answer “yes or no”. The expected response in this instance would be “we met….”, which indicates unity, but instead he uses the pronoun “I”. He stops after “Brittany was 17, so….” and then does not complete the thought. He is being very specific about this topic. A specific number is introduced, and that is Brittany’s age. From his language, he has a need to include her. The subject is self censoring to pause and then includes Sharon when asked about Brittney. MONJACK: I met Brittany when she was - and Sharon when Brittany was 17, so - and we kept in touch for all the years as… KING: Now how did she meet - how did you come into the picture, Simon? When did you meet? KING: After that movie was made, Mike Douglas, who was in it, of course - he’s the star of that movie - told me how much he thought of your daughter and what a terrific talent she was. ![]()
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