Not every collector aspires to one day amass a collection valued far beyond dollars, but most of best think past the cash. Mr Savada was such a collector- more historian and host than salesman. 5o tons of records! The mind boggles. To transport it will take six 20-foot-long Federal Express trucks. Wow. Thanks Mr Savada.
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George Carlin, acerbic, dark and very smart comedian has died at age 71. Early in his career he came up with a skit about 7 short words that went all the way to the Supreme Court, which is outlined below.
His dabbles with drugs and other demons have been well documented but he largely lived a […]
Quotes from legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, who died Sunday:
“I always believed that style was more important than fashion. They are rare, those who imposed their style while fashion makers are so numerous.” (1993)
“The most beautiful clothes that can dress a woman are the arms of the man she loves. But for those who […]
Best known from his appearances on the Howard Stern Show, Kenneth Keith Kallenbach has died. Kenneth Keith was a performer who still lived near home and collected milk bottles.
He was best known for his folksy enthusiasm and regional South East Pennsylvania accent (think Amish with a dash of Philly and Baltimore). Before JACKASS and […]
As I peruse stories often, this headlines for this one have been particularly good. How do you sum up the story, respectfully and succinctly? As the wife of both men in question, or the wife of one heart, works in hospice care, perhaps she’s better equipped in some way to deal with […]
This story is actually sort of sweet. A son made a bet with his aging father that if the old guy lived to 100 he’d hire a stripper for his funeral. Old guy made it to 103! It sounds as though his 103 years were vibrant and happy as he was able to travel around […]
HAL-9000: What is going to happen?
Dave: Something wonderful.
HAL-9000: I’m afraid.
Dave: Don’t be. We’ll be together.
HAL-9000: Where will we be?
Dave: Where I am now.
From the 1984 Peter Hyams film 2010: The Year We Make Contact
Kudos and farewell to a man, who made the world a much larger place.
A global figure, Arthur C Clarke never lost […]
It sounds like Ben Chapman, the actor who played the Creature from the Black Lagoon (at least on land) had a long, full happy life. Farewell Ben. Read a longer obit here at fangoria.com.
Services, canoe procession for horror-film icon Ben Chapman
By Wayne Harada | Sunday, March 9, 2008 | http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com
Ben Chapman, the Honolulu resident who […]
Please don’t let the printed newspaper die, not when they come up with covers like Philadelphia’s Daily News farewell to Evel. He was a superhero. He made the X Games possible. He was damn manly. How sweet he got cash from Kayne West before he passed. (Shame on you Mr West-get your own groove). […]
I reckon having your remains scattered in the “Happiest Place on Earth” beats having your remains sprinkled in the line at the DMV. My fave cremains story, is when David Sedaris allegedly sprinkled the ashes of his forever housebound city kitty on the carpet and vacuumed them up. As you’ll see in the […]
Though I was never a huge fan, I always had an awareness of and respect for the trailblazer born in Tookiedoo SC. Until I read her obit I never knew how long and distinctive a career she’d had. Further reading suggests Miss Moolah may have died from complications from shoulder, perhaps shoulder replacement surgery. The […]
Born March 31, 1929 in Brussels, raised in New Orleans, fashion icon Liz Claiborne passed away Thu Jun 28 2007. Not only did she OWN the giant round glasses look, she was a gifted designer and phenomenal business person. If you’re like ‘oh sad, but I’d never wear Claiborne’ read on.
The company - […]