A hero and an inspiration. A brilliantly funny, sneaky smart writer and the ideal drinking companion. He did the impossible: he made you laugh at the bad news. Except for today. P. J. O’Rourke. Irreplaceable.
Rob Long
6,120 posts
Rob Long
@rcbl
- Three most terrifying words in Hollywood: “Ronan Farrow called.”
- The Tonys are going to be a bloodbath.
- Need some time to collect my thoughts to properly describe this man and his genius, but here's a start: effortlessly funny, utterly professional, brilliantly economical with words and looks and silence. The word "legend" was invented to describe Bob Newhart.Bob Newhart, Comedy Icon, Dies at 94 variety.com/2024/tv/news/b…
- To all my friends in Philadelphia: have a safe Purge.
- He was funny and gentle and was the best kind of comic actor: he knew how to do just enough when that was called for, and to pull out the stops when that's where the joke was. Nobody could walk into a bar like George.
- If Ricky Gervais hosts the Globes again, my guess is that he will be uninsurable.
- Replying to @risingQuestion: does her fiancée have a twin brother? Need answer asap as I’m outlining the second act.
- Replying to @pete_wells and @dansaltzsteinPitch for a TikTok trend: running through these and stealing French Fries off plates to something by Fleetwood Mac.
- One lesson from Tom Wolfe’s genius: to write a great novel, to capture a time, you must first sit quietly and pay attention to the world. As it is. Stop talking, listen, and take notes.
- Outrageous, funny, and also a little nuts -- she was ferociously talented and luminous onscreen. And a joy to work with.Kirstie Alley, ‘Cheers’ and ‘Look Who’s Talking’ Star, Dies at 71 variety.com/2022/tv/obitua…
- For my Christmas present to myself I am currently manufacturing, inside my body, a bespoke Covid vaccine in a totally sustainable way. Merry Christmas to everyone!
