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If Tom Wambsgans Finished Mr. Darcy’s Lines

Sarah Solomon
3 min readMay 26, 2022

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Matthew Macfadyen played Mr. Darcy in the 2005 movie adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and takes on the role of Tom Wambsgans in the HBO show, Succession.

“My good opinion, once lost, is lost forever, Greg. You’re only allowed to wear Nantucket Red in the warmer months and around Christmas. A healthy dose of imposter syndrome would have helped that, but nooo, you had to waltz in here like you’re cosplaying a Lifetime movie where Chet and Brad finally win each other, the JV lacrosse championship, and their fathers’ love in one fell swoop. Get the hell out of my office and into some dress pants like a real boy — Pinocchio isn’t allowed at the yacht club.”

“There is, I believe, in every disposition a tendency to some particular evil — a natural defect, which not even the best education can overcome. That being said, ranked from most likely to power order the best wines on the menu on their corporate card are: Goldman, Blackstone, UBS, and anyone who immediately brings up their time at Wharton without being asked. Strap in and enjoy the free ride, those grapes may not have died for your sins, but the surf and turf definitely did.”

“She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me, and I am in no humor at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men. Looks aside, what is she wearing? Was…

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Sarah Solomon
Sarah Solomon

Written by Sarah Solomon

You finally meet your personal brand in hell. www.sarah-sol.com @sarahsolfails

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