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By: Nuala O’Faolain R.I.P. « Daddy or Chips?

Nuala O’Faolain R.I.P. « Daddy or Chips? — Sat, 10 May 2008 10:18:20 +0000

[...] interview sparked a huge reaction in Ireland and it was ever thus had a good post about it at the [...]

By: itwaseverthus

itwaseverthus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:19:33 +0000

Even in death, accessories…..

By: eguinan

eguinan — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:14:26 +0000

First was Wilde on his deathbed on about his offensive wallpaper in Paris, now this. What is it about gay Irish writers, death and decor?

By: itwaseverthus

itwaseverthus — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:10:07 +0000

To give you my view on your questions:
1. I admire her precisely because of how she sounds in that she freely now, and always has, admitted her failings. I think a lot of people might also have “narcissistic, materialistic and selfish” (and I don’t necessarily agree with your assesment of her) thoughts when faced with death but are under a pressure not to reveal them or to display a courage they may not feel. Your view is that her time might be better spent with making amends with people she has wronged – perhaps she is doing that, perhaps she does not feel she has wronged. I would not see it as anyones right to advise her on what she should or should not be doing as otherwise we risk to stand in judgement on her behaviour
2. I would have thought that if she did not succumb to her illness, that would be a good thing.

As for a “sorry character”, well I can only agree with you that she is deserving of pity. If we are going to suggest charity to her – “making amends” – I think it is better to offer it.

By: Gerry Kenndey

Gerry Kenndey — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:26:50 +0000

Upon deep reflection after listening to Ms. O’Faolain’s interview on the subject of her “imminent” death from disease, I ask two questions:

1. Does she see how narcissistic, materialistic and selfish she sounds in the face of death to care more about her $1000.00 curtains than perhaps making amends to people she has wronged in her life through her own actions and words?

2. What will happen if, after all her sturm and drang, she does not succumb to her illness?

Ms. O’Faolain is a sorry character indeed and should be pitied, not exalted.

By: itwaseverthus

itwaseverthus — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:05:42 +0000

Looks good. A few years ago in Dublin they had a temporary installation beyond the harbour – painted an old lightboat with luminous paint and then hit it at night with a light beam evey few minutes – very eerie but very effective – scared the hell out of kids too which is always a result.

By: robin

robin — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:02:28 +0000

Hop on a plane, swing by Pier 59 on the Hudson four years from now and get a load o’ this: http://www.megophone.com/ghostship.html