Hooray for Rickman

Finally, someone has articulated the joy of watching Alan Rickman (“Once Again, Alan Rickman Demonstrates Sneer Genius,” by Stephen Hunter, Jan. 21). His slyly ruthless and smarmy Rev. Mr. Slope in Trollope’s “Barchester Towers” years ago on “Masterpiece Theatre” was the beginning of my delight at discovering this wonderful actor.

BETH TOLFREE

Bakersfield

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Hunter writes of Rickman’s character in “Galaxy Quest”: “His signal line, ‘Never give up!,’ makes him ill.”

This is Tim Allen’s character’s signature line. The correct line is, “By Grabthar’s hammer, you shall be avenged.”

DOUGLAS SHELLOW

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