Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Maurice Sendak Died Today

 Maurice Sendak. 1928 - 2012


Yes, yes, I know that Glee had an episode about Prom today, and I know that I should be recapping that, and getting all excited about the Celebrity Apprentice finale, and catching up on Korra because I am two weeks behind.

 Screw it.  I just spent all night saying goodbye to  Maurice Sendak.   Illustrator of incomparable power, a writer who broke every rule and showed us stodgy adults the hidden dangers of the child's psyche.   His works included the Caldecott Medal winner Where the Wild Things Are.    I had Higglety Pigglety Pop under my pillow before I could even read, and Really Rosie was my favorite kid's special of all time.




Thanks, Maurice.  May I call you Maurice?  It was a wild, exhilarating journey. 

Yeah, I'll catch up on Glee tomorrow. 

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