Harlan Ellison's last convention this weekend, says he's dying

[Bizarro Amy]

I know that some people here have a love/hate thing with Harlan, but he's still one of my favorite writers. The article makes me said, but I couldn't help laughing at some of his quotes.
At MadCon, an ailing Harlan Ellison will say goodbye - Isthmus | The Daily Page

[Bill]

That old ******* is still alive?
I love Harlan, but I'm amazed he's made it this long.

[david_b]

He was always too snobbish for my tastes, but nevertheless a colorful character who always challenged the status quo for literary and television writers and the sci-fi community in general.

We always need folks like that in life.

I also liked his introductions in the Doctor Who paperback books, proclaiming the Doctor as 'his hero'.

david_b

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

I like what I have seen of his stuff too Amy.

[palitoy]

Sad but so in character, which oddly makes me smile. I both dislike and admire the guy, he can be a real *** but I did like his work.

[kingdom warrior]

It kills me to hear this....He's one of my Fav writers....I love hearing him speak he cracks me up and I always read what he recommends.

The Documentary Harlan Ellison dreams with sharp teeth is a riot.

[HardyGirl]

Sad but so in character, which oddly makes me smile. I both dislike and admire the guy, he can be a real *** but I did like his work.

Ditto. I used to get really annoyed w/ his commentary on Sci-Fi Buzz, but I'm sorry to hear he's dying.

[Gorn Captain]

A great writer, and one of the last of the "Golden Age".
Bradbury is probably 88 now and in a wheel chair.
They're going fast...

Anybody going to this convention?

[Godzilla]

I'm surprised he didn't charge people for the news.

[kennermike]

man I thought he passed away already

[EMCE Hammer]

We're all dying. I just wonder if he's feeling really crappy? My grandma felt bad for years before she passed.

[Mikey]

I can't understand why anyone would want to go to a convention with him there.

I heard he's like 20,000,000 times worse than Prowse

[huedell]

I can't understand why anyone would want to go to a convention with him there.

I'll take: "Some people have the ability to seperate
a performer's 'real life' persona from their goal
of getting an autograph for their collection."
for two hundred, Alex.

[kingdom warrior]

I don't think everyones after his signature I know I wouldn't.....I like that he's a crank and speaks his mind.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj5IV23g-fE

[apes3978]

You can think someone is a horse's a*s and still like their works... I could see getting an autograph if you're a fan of his books, etc. You don't have to "like" him personally to like what he created...

I'll take: "Some people have the ability to seperate
a performer's 'real life' persona from their goal
of getting an autograph for their collection."
for two hundred, Alex.