In Memoriam

John M. Ford died on Sept. 25th.  I've read only a few of his works, including the stunning Growing Up Weightless, which I highly, highly recommend.  But what I remember him best for was his clever, flawed, deeply hysterical Classic Trek novel How Much for Just the Planet?.  This is, bar none, the funniest Star Trek book ever.  And I say that with confidence even though there are more I haven't read, now, than those I have.  Despite the fact that it has an awkward and unbelievable subplot, HMFJTP is a riotous and in-character read full of sneaky cameos (Sgt. Benton!) and in-jokes.  Apparently Mr. Ford was known for never writing the same kind of thing twice...which I rather regret. 

And Edward Albert died on Sept. 22.  He seems to be best known for a role on ST:DS9, at least in my circle, but I will forever remember him for his recurring role as Elliot Burch on Beauty and the Beast.  He played a suitor for Catherine--a bad guy turned good guy turned very dead guy. 

Requiescat in pace, gentlemen. 

*snerk*

I saw the meme belismakr has on her journal, and the last one just made me laugh and laugh.  Because if I do it, my "action hero" name (first name of the main character in the last film you watched, last food you ate) is...Whip Dip. 

I defy anyone to top that!