[kj] OT Hunter S. thompson Dead

[Christof hamille]

In my opinion I can see him going out with a smile.  It may be tinged with 
bitterness but somehow, with him, I can see it.

Shangri La

I enjoyed what you gave us

chris

>From: Jiri <unspeakable at sbcglobal.net>
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>To: "A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)" 
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>Subject: Re: [kj] OT Hunter S. thompson Dead
>Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 10:00:27 -0800 (PST)
>
>I wasn't surprised that this is how he went but
>surprised that he did it so (relatively) young still.
>But I read he'd had back surgery, a hip replacement,
>and recently a broken leg. Maybe he figured the ship
>carrying his lust for life was broken beyond repair.
>It's too bad. He left a fantastic mark.
>
>--- Neil Perry <neilfperry at btinternet.com> wrote:
> > Well, I just meant as in "I'm going to top myself
> > while I'm (relatively) at the top of my game" rather
> > than "I'm going to top myself because I'm so
> > depressed
> > and life is shit". Not that I ever met the guy, but
> > from his writing Hunter S always seemed to have a
> > certain lust for life! Seems strange he should lose
> > that lust so suddenly. Sad indeed.
> > N
> >
> >  --- Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > "As you say, I hope he did it feeling good rather
> > > than feeling bad."
> > >
> > > Is it possible to kill oneself feeling good?
> > >
> > > In any case, very sad. I still remember reading
> > > "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas" for the first time
> > > and thinking it was the greatest thing ever
> > written.
> > > Poor man.
> > >
> > > Alex in NYC
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Neil Perry <neilfperry at btinternet.com>
> > > Sent: Feb 21, 2005 10:53 AM
> > > To: "A list about all things Killing Joke (the
> > > band!)" <gathering at misera.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [kj] OT Hunter S. thompson Dead
> > >
> > > Wow indeed... I never thought he'd go like that.
> > > Thought it would be a car smash when he's drunk or
> > > possibly accidentally shooting himself when he's
> > off
> > > his head. Ah well. As you say, I hope he did it
> > > feeling good rather than feeling bad.
> > > N
> > >
> > >  --- Christof hamille <wessidetempest at hotmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > > >From a self inlficted gunshot wound.  In
> > hishime.
> > > > At first all I can say is is WOW!
> > > > Bit now that I think about it I am not
> > surprised.
> > > > I am somewhat surprised he lasted as long as he
> > > did.
> > > > When the Fear & Loathingmive came out I was
> > > > surprised he was still alive at
> > > > that point.
> > > > Not only because of his hard years of living BUT
> > > > because of his bitterness
> > > > toward humanity in general.
> > > > The bitter old bastard probably went out with a
> > > > smile and a resounding "FUCK
> > > > YOU".
> > > > At least I hope.
> > > >
> > > > RIP
> > > >
> > > > Chris
> > > >
> > > >
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