John Mortimer, author, playwright and creator of Horace Rumpole, dies.

Flaxbee

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Sat Jan-17-09 12:26 AM
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John Mortimer, author, playwright and creator of Horace Rumpole, dies.

RIP, Mr. Mortimer. Rumpole soothed my soul and made me laugh myself silly. You (and the amazing Leo McKern, who could not have been a better Rumpole) will be and are missed. Rest in Peace.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/17/books/17mortimer.html...

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elshiva

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Sat Jan-17-09 12:29 AM
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1. I love John Mortimer and I love Rumpole. Hilarious.

:hug: Leo McKern is awesome, too. "She who must be obeyed." :)

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Flaxbee

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Sat Jan-17-09 12:40 AM
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3. I used to practice law (and hated it - big box firm) - and

I can't tell you what a lifesaver it was at times for me to read Rumpole on my commute into work....

And I just love Leo McKern (who died some years back). He was the *perfect* Rumpole.

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elshiva

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Sat Jan-17-09 12:48 AM
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4. We used to listen to books on tape of Rumpole during

vacation.

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FredStembottom

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Sat Jan-17-09 12:39 AM
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2. Boy! Did I ever enjoy those!

I loved the awful families and such he defended on pure principle.
Excellent stuff.

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DemBones DemBones

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Sat Jan-17-09 09:57 AM
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5. There MUST be more Rumpole fans here.

Why is this thread faltering? I never have seen the show, just read the books, and am sorry John Mortimer has died and will write no more. Rest in peace, Mr. Mortimer.

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muriel_volestrangler

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Sat Jan-17-09 10:57 AM
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7. Already paid tribute in GD

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=4841536&mesg_id=4841536

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DemBones DemBones

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Sat Jan-17-09 11:09 AM
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8. That was a very nice tribute but I missed it because it sank so fast!

Maybe there aren't a lot of Rumpole fans here after all. Pity.

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The Velveteen Ocelot

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Sat Jan-17-09 10:55 AM
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6. I'm sorry to hear that. I LOVE Rumpole.

Not to mention She Who Must Be Obeyed.

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Fran Kubelik

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Sat Jan-17-09 11:37 AM
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9. oh

:(

Love Rumpole.

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