skywardprodigal once told me we are the stories we tell ourselves. Which isn't really new, but it always frightens me to reflect on how much nation-building and our sense of self are based on stories other people tell us (or about us).

Here's hoping for Timor Leste. *raises a glass*

(Oh, and thanks for the vid rec - I, too, am becoming obsessed with Merlin/Will vids. ^_^)