The late, great Bill Hicks would have been 54 years-old today. Can’t believe he’s been gone 21 years.
I always try to write something I remember about him to share, since like Elvis, he’s more popular than ever. You mention his name and people practically bow in reverence.
One of the things we did together was swap favorite films. We’d go to Blockbuster Video and each choose one we’d think the other would like, his idea of a fun afternoon…and it was.
Innocence comes to mind, so happy with one another between a big bowl of popcorn.
He gave me Don’t Look Now, with Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie…Hud, Paul Newman and Patricia Neal.
I came up with The Night Porter he said, scared the shit out of him, and Orphans with Albert Finney. We both came together on The Lion In Winter immersed in its language.
Henry II: I could peel you like a pear, and God himself would call it justice.
I could have conquered England – all of it – but I had women in my life.
Prince Geoffrey: my, you chivalrous fool, as if the way one fell mattered.
Prince Richard: when the fall is all there is, it matters.
Bill was a paradox alright – complex yet childlike in all he loved to do.
I think of him when in my depths often calling out, calm suddenly joining me in the room.
His spirit soars, eternally, there’s no question.
Happy Birthday Willie.
I miss you.
Love always,
Susannah
“Don’t worry, don’t be afraid, ever, because this is just a ride.”
Bill Hicks.
Hard to believe twenty-one years: undoubtedly, a sad loss.
p.s. I think your anglophile slip is showing.
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It occurred to me the other day: what fun Bill would have had with Trump’s shenanigans.
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Oh my, that would be a hoot.
The interesting thing about Bill’s comedy is how timeless it is. It’s astounding, really, and it has nothing to do with being biased.
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Anglophile? Are you referring to a typo?
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No: no typo, just lots of Brits.
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Ah…duh, said the thin girl 🙂
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His words are timeless. I constantly see his quotes being posted in response to some craziness that is going on today. No doubt he would be having a field day with DT! (I refuse to give this nut one more piece of publicity, only initials will be used)
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It’s like a circus act. All he needs is a trapeze and a couple of lions. Bill would have shredded him like cabbage.
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Beautiful memory of a thin girl and a great wit. And I really enjoyed the quotes.
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Yeah, me too. That’s such a great film, and he is certainly quotable. Hard to believe they’re over 20 years old…sigh…thanks Skinny.
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Always love your Hicks stories. So real and homey.
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For me too. I find them comforting
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This time of year always has a way of reminding us of those we miss. And you and Bill obviously enjoyed each others company, immensely. Some great memories there, Susannah.
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I have many. Everything about him is memorable… etched in granite.
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