He's headed for the next obelisk...

[jade_sabre]

Arthur C. Clarke died today.

Having only seen 2010 (and not really understood it), and having never read any of the books, my grief is somewhat understated, but I'm still sad.

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[jade-sabre-301.livejournal.com]

Well, on the one hand, people KNOW about the celebrities. And yes, people are too celebrity-centric etc. etc. etc., but it does give people somewhere to focus their grief.

I mean, when Heath Ledger died, I was shocked and grieved. Once I moved past the initial emotion, though, I did also think to myself "and how many other dads have died today?" And I said a prayer for all of them too. I mean...it's almost like a reminder. All things pass.

[philia-fan.livejournal.com]

And while we're at it, I just read that Paul Scofield died. That's Thomas More to you, Jade (in the movie). Which does hurt, because he was just a lovely, lovely, brilliant actor of that generation of great actors with fabulous voices, and yes, he was old, but it still feels a little like the passing of someone I know personally.

[jade-sabre-301.livejournal.com]

Oh alas! Suckiest week ever.

[jade-sabre-301.livejournal.com]

ack! he was the original onstage Salieri too? brilliant.