Comments on: norbert blei | catching up: death notices & last words

By: Stephen Thomas

Stephen Thomas — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:56:33 +0000

As Vidal might have said to the Customs officer upon returning to the United States: “I have nothing to declare, except my own genius.”

By: Jay Jeff Jones

Jay Jeff Jones — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:15:01 +0000

For many years, when he was resident over here in Europe, Vidal’s honed wit was what British media turned to for an explanation of the latest American political embarrassment or outrage. For us other long time expatriates he could make this feel like a saner place to live.

By: Robert M. Zoschke

Robert M. Zoschke — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:31:00 +0000

Glad to see Capitano Blei devote some time and space to Vidal and his passing…over a dozen of Vidal’s books on my shelves and his death prompted me to take down and swiftly re-read my first-edition copy of In A Yellow Wood, the city-kid-supposed-to-be-a-businessman equivalent to On the Road. Vidal was the genuine article, as is Blei.

By: carol gresko

carol gresko — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:58:32 +0000

I just know Gore and Oscar Wilde are having the best time of it now…… two of my favorite author quick wits.

By: Mary Wehner

Mary Wehner — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:47:53 +0000

I’m miles past 40 and about to embark on a trip with “Ullyses.” It should be a good ride at my age.

By: Phil Hansotia

Phil Hansotia — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:06:05 +0000

Yes, Vidal will be missed. His chaste, fiercely honest voice,cut through layers of public hypocrisy, to speak to power, irrespective of popular approval.What would he say to our politicians today? Thank you Norb.

By: Alice D'Alessio

Alice D'Alessio — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:33:50 +0000

Always loved Vidal. Fearless, intelligent, and yes, certainly ascerbic. Of course, it helps to be born rich…

By: Sean M.Poole

Sean M.Poole — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 22:36:04 +0000

I had the privilege of meeting Gore Vidal in 1980. I ran audio at a television station in Houston. He was doing a spot on a local talk show. He was friendly with the crew, generous with his time and his comments. He signed and dedicated a copy of Kalki for me.
It’s one of my treasures.

By: gbusha

gbusha — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 22:09:03 +0000

Good comments and essay. I have much more to read of Vidal, but I’ve read some and like his crustiness.