Sail on, Michael Crichton

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Sail on, Michael Crichton

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http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/1 ... cnn_latest

Sail on, Crichton. Thanks for the hours of entertainment your books and movies gave me.
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Post by Frank4 »

Just saw this, I was a little stunned. Sail on...
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Post by spartan1979 »

I always enjoyed his books. I think I've read just about all of them.

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One of my favorite authors. Jurassic Park was the first movie I ever saw in the theatre twice, and back-to-back at that.

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Post by East Texas Parrothead »

Damn. He gave me so many great reading moments!

Sail on.
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sail on Michael
I loved your works
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Post by flyboy55 »

The man could tell a good story.

Sail on, Michael. :(
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Post by bestseller92 »

What the heck is this, "Get Rid of all of BS92s Favorite Writers" month??

Crichton was a megamultitalented man. He will be sorely missed!
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Post by citcat »

WHAT ? :o I had no idea....oh crappity crap, I loved his books. :cry:
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Post by Dutch Harbor PH »

Damb, Damb, Damb.......quick somebody seal his blood in some amber.....he'll be back.....

In the meantime, Godspeed Mr. C, you certainly could spin a most excellent yarn.....
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Post by Fruitcake14 »

Sail on, Michael.... :(
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Sail on, Michael.
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Sail on Michael
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Post by Glorfindel7 »

Sail on Michael :(
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sail on and thanks for the stories that kept me entertained
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Post by SMLCHNG »

:( :( A loss of a great talent.
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Post by flipflopgirl »

:cry: :cry: :cry: Sail on and thank you for all of the wonderful stories!
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Post by pojo »

whoa....

what a legend..... gone at a relatively young age too :(

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Post by caly »

The world has lost a wonderful and talented writer...........sail on Michael
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Post by tikitatas »

Much too young.

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