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Dear Prince…

Dearly Beloved – We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life

Posted on April 22, 2016July 3, 2019
essays, news, thoughts & opinions

Dear David Bowie

You held open the art gallery door, and made us all feel welcome to finally step inside.

Posted on January 11, 2016July 3, 2019
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Dear Phil Seymour Hoffman

You were a mortal among Gods, and with that you became a God to mortals.

Posted on February 4, 2014November 24, 2016
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Dear Roger Ebert…

I’m trying to shake the feeling that I’m a student who is suddenly without his teacher.

Posted on April 5, 2013April 10, 2013
news, thoughts & opinions

Dear Nora Ephron…

I never had any opportunity to say anything like this to you directly, but I’m saying it now, and hopefully that counts for something.

Posted on June 27, 2012July 2, 2012

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