Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes.
NICHOLAS NICKLEBY
Late as it is, I must mark the passing of Roger Rees. I visited him when I was working in New York last month; he was in hospital and on the last occasion, just two weeks and a day ago, he was sitting up in a chair surrounded by friends. I asked if I might read from my book, part of the chapter on
Nicholas Nickleby, the section entitled ‘
In Praise of Roger Rees’.
Today Emily and I find words inadequate. We will only venture that a light has been extinguished, but those of us who knew him, those who ever saw him, will see the lasting afterglow.
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Roger was a special human being who had the remarkable gift of making us all feel special too.You are right though,words cannot express emotions at this time
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and your wife. I'm sure he was glad to see you before he left us. So sorry. It must hurt.
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I, too, mourn the loss of beautiful Roger Rees. Watching you and Emily and Mr. Rees in "Nicholas Nickleby" remains the most thrilling theatrical experience of my life. I was lucky enough to have seen him quite recently in "The Winslow Boy" on Broadway. He always made me feel proud of our profession.
ReplyDeleteI am lucky to have so many memories of Roger's performances. The many tributes have been touching - so much love and appreciation. I know that in 2011 he attended the funeral of our mutual friend Jack Seaton, which I was unfortunately not able to do.
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