Richard Pryor
Posted on 2005-12-11 at 08:03
Who else could express that much simultaneous indignation and hopefullness? He was unique among his peers for his willingness to dig deep into the dark heart of humanity and emerge on the other side still essentially optimistic. I don't know another comedian that has done that so very well. Carlin tried, and got lost in the darkness. Pryor, as clear as he saw the evil of this world, never used it as an excuse for cynicism. Let that be what he is remembered for.
"White people be going "Why do you hold your nuts?" 'Cause you took everything else, Mutha Fucka!"
Richard Pryor 1940-2005. Rest In Peace.
Obit
Posted on 2005-11-29 at 08:01
Pat Morita died today at the age of 73. The Karate Kid movies, in which he played Mr Miyagi, are a staple of my childhood. In interviews and elsewhere, I remember Mr. Morita as a kind man. Sayonara, Pat. If anyone in heaven gives you grief, just remember...sweep the leg!
One to beam up
Posted on 2005-07-20 at 08:02
James Montgomery Doohan, who played Scotty on Star Trek, died at 5:30 AM this morning from complications due to Alzheimer's disease. For inspiring two generations of kids to become engineers, for inspiring a nation to work toward a better future, and for fighting for that future in WWII with all he had to give, he will be missed.
Finally, some respect.
Posted on 2004-10-17 at 08:01
"Last week I told my psychiatrist, 'I keep thinking about suicide.' He told me from now on I have to pay in advance."
Rodney Dangerfield died on October 5th, 2004. He made me laugh.