tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post5708848004223012027..comments2024-02-19T10:16:13.581+00:00Comments on Past Imperfect: Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-48361093283718774222008-08-12T16:30:00.000+01:002008-08-12T16:30:00.000+01:00Sam: I'm re- reading and marvelling how he has th...Sam: I'm re- reading and marvelling how he has these loving relationships with men. Very Greek like. I can see Barbara his mother so clearly when he writes about her. She deserves a book to herself. His<BR/> mother was my MIL's sister and I recognise so many family traits.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-6910281767370968542008-08-12T15:48:00.000+01:002008-08-12T15:48:00.000+01:00Oh how sad. I read his "Smoking Diaries" a few yea...Oh how sad. I read his "Smoking Diaries" a few years ago and thought it was excellent.<BR/><BR/>RIP Simon GrayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-89139685706404840942008-08-10T16:25:00.000+01:002008-08-10T16:25:00.000+01:00John.g and Randall: it occurs to me that both of ...John.g and Randall: it occurs to me that both of you may appreciate 'The Smoking Diaries', which I am presently re-reading and enjoying. So much easier than Salman Rushdie.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-84928145013905027702008-08-10T15:57:00.000+01:002008-08-10T15:57:00.000+01:00Now, upon your recommendation, I shall repair to G...Now, upon your recommendation, I shall repair to Google to find out who this gentleman was. I'm sure his family appreciates this tribute.<BR/><BR/>Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-18027662865368356522008-08-10T15:43:00.000+01:002008-08-10T15:43:00.000+01:00I read his obituary in the D.T. the other day, qui...I read his obituary in the D.T. the other day, quite a character!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346682505354790114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-35352584590397928712008-08-10T14:56:00.000+01:002008-08-10T14:56:00.000+01:00Hi ms ralph and welcome!Jean-Luc: we don't seem ...Hi ms ralph and welcome!<BR/><BR/>Jean-Luc: we don't seem to be doing too badly at Beijing BTW.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-55998136909691234582008-08-10T14:27:00.000+01:002008-08-10T14:27:00.000+01:00I heard about how he'd passed today as wellMichele...I heard about how he'd passed today as well<BR/><BR/>Michele sent me.Jean-Luc Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689798190618944262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-65323875863416126322008-08-10T13:38:00.000+01:002008-08-10T13:38:00.000+01:00hello pat, michelle sent me!nice to meet you.hello pat, michelle sent me!<BR/><BR/>nice to meet you.theaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10232552689359255489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-87347101702663153862008-08-10T10:38:00.000+01:002008-08-10T10:38:00.000+01:00Naomi: there are too few writers of that ilk for h...Naomi: there are too few writers of that ilk for him not to be greatly missed.<BR/><BR/>Doccie: I missed Howard Jacobson. i wonder if Pinter has written about him - they were great chums and both suffered awful illnesses. Simon said he expected Pinter to still be here when he had gone, just as he was already here when Simon was born. We are having a newspaperless week-end as neither of us can be bothered to go and get one.<BR/><BR/>Mei Del: that could have been a very uncomfortable experience. Good job you were able to lose yourself. <BR/>I'm hanging on to my last blue glass like grim death.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-4096886855799416722008-08-10T09:54:00.000+01:002008-08-10T09:54:00.000+01:00the ex and i went to see the old masters at the co...the ex and i went to see the old masters at the comedy theatre back when we were getting used to being separated and seeing if we still could enjoy going out together. i really enjoyed the play and was able to lose myself in it. but it was the last time we went out on a date so i guess it wasn't a comfortable experience after all...<BR/><BR/>and what a gorgeous glass - i love that deep blueAnnie Wanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12385503768671197108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-69373477825504031432008-08-10T09:41:00.000+01:002008-08-10T09:41:00.000+01:00Holy Moly Macaroni!The list of your friends is a v...Holy Moly Macaroni!<BR/>The list of your friends is a veritable Who's Who of the great and the good of English theatre.<BR/>His diaries are tres good (understatement).<BR/>Howard Jacobson gave an affectionate farewell to him on Front Row the other night. You maybe heard it.<BR/><BR/>Just read your comment at Eryl's re your M.I.L.'s knitting. You've got the gift Pat. I don't know what it is, but you've got it.Dr Maroonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639939963726199699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-47111613508483153942008-08-10T09:22:00.000+01:002008-08-10T09:22:00.000+01:00So sorry to read this Pat....I am familiar with Si...So sorry to read this Pat....I am familiar with Simon Gray....This is a terrible loss to all who knew and loved him and also to all those who he touched with his fine work....! I am sorry for your very personal loss, my dear Pat.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.com