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Yes, see my avatar. It actually looks like my current pet cat Millie who I've had since she was a 5 week old kitten in September 2017. Perhaps this avatar, chosen in 2012, and which I have solely stuck with for many years now was a kind of prophecy of her coming into my life. She's easily the best cat I've ever had and such a little character in her own right. The dimensions of the cat in the painting are the same as my cat. The only difference is that she has a patch of white on her breast and on her paws and belly area. It's quite freaky really as the man in the painting also resembles me quite a bit. I do hope that painting isn't hidden away in my attic somewhere...
Yes, it explains a lot about my life to be honest.
I recall him being mentioned in P.E. at secondary school. It was the first time I'd heard of him. And there ended my high jump career. :)
You're back? Such sad news to hear about Lance Reddick.
R. I. P. Lance Reddick.
Just read it. Oh no.
A hugely likeable character actor, most notably for me as Charon in the John Wick films.
RIP
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35912570/new-york-knicks-legend-willis-reed-dies-80
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/21/sports/basketball/willis-reed-dead.html
As a New York Knick fan of a “certain age” this really hits hard. He was the NBA MVP in 1970 and NBA Finals MVP in both years the Knicks won the championship (1970 and 1973). The only championships – to date – that we Knicks fans have ever known.
To more causal sports fans he is best remembered for game 7 in the 1970 NBA Championship series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Not his performance mind you (he only scored 4 points), but for the fact that he played at all. After hurting his leg in game 5 and not playing in game 6, there was doubt that he would even suit up for game 7. And as both teams warmed up and took practice shots before the game, he was still back in the locker room. What happened next is one of the greatest moments in sports history:
As he warmed up, the players on the Lakers stopped and watched – seeming knowing that there was now no way that they could win. For the Knicks, on the other hand, his mere presence on the court was enough to inspire them to a win in the deciding game.
When asked about “why” he did it, years later Reed said (I’m paraphrasing):
“I didn’t want to be somewhere fishing years later and wonder “what if I had tried to play?” knowing that I didn’t.”
In the fifty-three years since that night, whenever an athlete plays through pain and leads his/her team to victory in a deciding game its’ now known as a “Willis Reed Moment.”
RIP THE CAPTAIN, Willis Reed
And thanks for setting such an example.
Edit (for the exact quote):
"Lomis oversaw the distribution of several 007 films including Daniel Craig’s swan song, “No Time to Die,” as well as the Pierce Brosnan cannon “Goldeneye,” “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough” and “Die Another Day” to name a few in a decades long working relationship with Eon Productions’ Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
Lomis was the first distribution exec in Hollywood to pivot and protect “No Time to Die” from Covid, foreseeing the pandemic’s impact on global exhibition before other studios followed suit. Lomis held tight on the film, championing continually for the pic’s future theatrical release over any options for a streaming or theatrical-day-and-date PVOD release. No Time to Die was the fourth highest grossing movie of 2021 making over $774M worldwide. Lomis was also the host and a key organizer of Broccoli and Wilson’s tribute at last fall’s 2022 Pioneer Dinner.
The 007 franchise producer and Eon Productions Chief Barbara Broccoli shares with Deadline tonight, “We are absolutely devastated by the sudden loss of our dearest and most loyal friend Erik Lomis. He was a fierce supporter of theatrical distribution and handled each film with passion and care. He is irreplaceable. A part of the industry has died with him today.”
A true EON ally.
https://www.cbr.com/michael-reaves-obituary/
A true talent.
https://www.cbr.com/joe-giella-batman-flash-green-lantern-obituary/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6793064
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/mar/29/paul-ogrady-presenter-and-comedian-dies-aged-67
I was a bit surprised by this news R.I.P.
R.I.P
I can be more empathetic, but I also don't suffer fools lightly.
The loss of a loved one has a profound impact on us all.
15 years... We already knew each other then. @Benny, I cannot find the right words right now. Please accept my deepest sympathies, my good friend.
It's not always easy to put into words, but the support and love is something I could never repay.
We always try to have each other’s backs. That’s why I respect this site and keep coming back. My heart goes out to you @Benny there’s nothing worse than losing a child. We are here for you if you need help. It’s truly amazing that this site has human life that cares about each other as much as a fictional character. For that, I will ever be grateful.