Thursday, November 06, 2008

Michael Crichton

Been travelling to South Carolina for a book event, which is where I realized two things: with our new President, the 60s are officially dead (or at least done being overhyped by some of the media's most self-centered babyboomers). Whatever your party affiliation, let's enjoy the new day.


Two, Michael Crichton passed away from cancer.


I didn't know Crichton. Never met him. And maybe it's just seeing a novelist's obit. But, damn if Jurassic Park wasn't a kickass novel. It's so easy to point to all the other stuff, but that novel really meant something for me way back when. And as I look at my own obsession with research, I owe him a great deal. A tip of the amber to him.

19 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:04 PM

    I think you mean the ghosts of the 60s are happy, since once of their dreams just came true. The *80s* and their Republican model of government are freshly dead now.

    As is Michael Chricton. Bummer. Salute.

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  2. MC is someone who changed my thoughts forever.
    I'll be forever greatfull for him!

    http://sachtheone.blogspot.com/2008/11/goodbye-michael.html

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  3. Michael Crichton was among my favorite authors and he'll be sorely missed in my household, but thank goodness we have you, Brad! Thanks for the Book of Lies and all the others--stay well!
    --Cindy in Portland, Maine

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  4. Michael Crichton was among my favorite authors and he'll be sorely missed in my household, but thank goodness we have you, Brad! Thanks for the Book of Lies and all the others--stay well!
    --Cindy in Portland, Maine

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