Quote entry, Jun 25

“Ethan went to Princeton University to study philosophy - his senior thesis was “Two Views of Wittgenstein’s Later Philosophy.” Prior to graduating, Ethan left school and had to reapply for admission. But he was late in submitting his forms, prompting the school to deny re-entry. Ever the prankster, Ethan - with help from Joel - wrote a letter to the school with the wild claim that he had lost his arm in a hunting accident. The dean replied to say that he was sorry to hear about his arm and that Ethan should send a letter from his doctor saying whether or not he could attend classes. Ethan decided to push the envelope, writing a letter from the Reverend Doctor Samson Gaziorwitz of Our Lady of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. The letter claimed that Ethan had also lost his legs and should be scheduled for classes close together. It went on to suggest that it would be wise for the school to warn fellow students wishing to poke fun that Ethan had “become quite adept at wielding his hooks.” (The Washington Post, Feb. 3, 1985) The school demanded that Ethan submit himself to psychological examination, which he passed with flying colors.”

Ethan Coen Biography - Rotten Tomatoes

Ethan Coen - ever the prankster.