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BriceVulture
11/07/08

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John Leonard's positive review of the Czech film "Kolya" on CBS Sunday Morning prompted me to go see it, and the movie became one of my all-time favorites. I last saw him railing against the corporate media establishment on Bill Moyers' program--he couldn't have been more right.
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FiorellaDove
11/06/08

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Thank you, John, thank you. I learned so much from your writings: how to think; new writers; new tv shows. At least you were able to vote on Tuesday and see the result. You will be missed.
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Bos'un's Mate
11/06/08

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I climbed out of bed every Sunday morning knowing that John Leonard's review would be the most beautiful use of the English language I would hear all week.
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musicmope
11/06/08

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Unlike the UK, America never knows quite what to do with its full-body culture critics and Leonard was as good as any that we had.
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Weegee's bored
11/06/08

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His "Cyclops" TV column in the Times in the 70s was a wonder.
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WalterPater
11/06/08

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When I was a kid, I loved John Leonard's commentaries on CBS Sunday Morning. When I grew up, I loved reading his book reviews in the NYRB and Harper's. A decent and humane man, as well, from everything I know about his private life. I'm sure his voice will be sorely missed.
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Coldouglas
11/06/08

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The NYTBR's best days were when he edited it. He also published some very witty, rather underrated novels long ago. RIP.
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Seeräuber Jenny
11/06/08

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I gasped upon reading the headline.
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Multiphasic
11/06/08

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I quote him on my Facebook page, because I am young and lame whereas he was old and awesome.
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RonMwangaguhunga
11/06/08

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I remember John Leonard when he came to The Nation to serve as Literary Editor with his wife. He was an anachronism, launched by Bill Buckley and his lefty credentials were regarded -- at least among the interns -- with suspicion. I remember passing by his office once, late in the afternoon, as he was smoking a cigar, door closed, looking absolutely in exstasy. I imagine this must have been a holdover habit from his days running with the conservatives. But it was such a strange image, blissfully materialistic, nestled in the lefty offices of the Nation's old offices on Fifth Avenue. That is how I remembered him when I read the news.

May he rest in peace.
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Mr. Kim Gordons Panties
11/06/08

In reply to John Leonard
No!!!! He was one of our best critics. His new books column in Harper's is/was the first thing I read in every issue. RIP, sir.
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Unfun
11/06/08

@Mr. Kim Gordons Panties: Same for me, re: his Harper's column.
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SarahHeartburn
11/06/08

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Glad he lived long enough to see the elections. Thanks for everything, Mr. Leonard.
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emilyanne
11/06/08

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I love Leonard - one of my favourite writers. Actually this is a bad week for the TV writers as Time OUt New York's TV editor died as well.
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Bellyboop
11/06/08

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I always loved seeing him on CBS Sunday Morning. Shame. May he R.I.P.
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MrInBetween
11/06/08

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He was an author god, and will be missed. R.I.P.
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