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Did Jim nab the market on quoting Lucas?

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Darkshore:
So long story short. I have a P.I. and at this point in the novel him and a friend are getting past the metal-detector/pocket checker, so they can get into a casino while packing some heat. I have a ghost that helps them get past the metal detector by manipulating it and then pulling a jedi mind-trick on the checker. Now I really wanted to have my MC pull an obi-wan kenobi as a signal, but then I started thinking. My MC's character voice (while different) comes off with a very Dresden feel. Would this be too much? Just thought I'd wander in and pose this question.

Shecky:
That does seem to be a Harry schtick.

Darkshore:
Yeah...I thought so. I just loved the idea of it, but I suppose that's something I'll have to steer clear from.

Starbeam:
It's been done in a lot of books and movies, in a lot of different ways.  Can always put it in and see if anyone has issues with it, then you can always take it out.

Quantus:
Harry cant be the only Star Wars fanboy out there, so odds are it would only stand out in a direct comparison of the two (Ask anyone named Luke and they will tell you just how much people like quoting those movies  :P).  That being said, my favorite writers and characters tend to creep into my writing when Im not looking, so its worth keeping an eye on.  Those sorts of similarities are something that can accumulate from little things, so be careful.  A snarky Jedi quip is probably fine.  A snarky Jedi quip in a black leather duster, maybe less so.  A snarky Jedi quip in a black leather duster with a spirit named Bob and spanish Fire spells... you might have taken a wrong turn somewhere.

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