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Roger Ebert, RIP
Through the years, I’d heard from colleagues in the movie business that Ebert was a generous guy and a tireless champion of independent film. But it wasn’t until I started reading his pithy reflections on culture, politics and the fragility of life, along with 800,000 other Twitter followers, that I got a sense of his grace. When I heard the news of his passing today, I literally gasped out loud, as if a good friend had died. I’d never met the man, but I feel like I’m a better person for his having walked the earth. And BTW, I totally agree with his sentiment expressed above.
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We will truly miss him. What wit he had and always “on point” with his review. Nother Great One gone.
Great quote- reposted this on thebitterbabe.wordpress.com.
I also posted about Ebert and his thoughts on childlessness:
http://thebitterbabe.wordpress.com/2013/04/04/mind2mind/
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We shall certainly miss him. What wit and he was always “on point”
These last few years when he could no longer eat or talk, his communications were more prolific and on point than ever.
Wendy, I agree with that quote too and shared it with my divorce support group. Sadly that was very very true in my marriage. (Though toward the end, movies were only a fraction of the things my ex and I disagreed on.)
I love that quote.
If you’re interested, check out his interview on CBC’s “q” with Jian Ghomeshi. He was using his computer to answer questions, but the interview is so compelling, honest, and interesting. Jian also had a great intro to his show last week, a tribute to Roger Ebert that made me cry in my car (I was having a smoke break). You’ll love it.
Thanks, Melinda. I’ll check it out.