I note with immense sadness the death of Brian Sewell whose views on the arts were immeasurably valuable, and evidently valued by many in this country throughout the second half of his life. I don't recall ever seeing him on a television, though I understand he made a number of series relating to the arts. His contributions on assorted radio programs were moments to treasure, his newspaper columns on occasion the only reason for buying a paper that day at all.
His views were informed and educational, and rarely reflected any majority opinion. In matters of taste he was a worthy leader.
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/o ... ell-review
Brian Sewell, RIP
Brian Sewell, RIP
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
Brian Sewell, RIP
I used to read his column occasionally in the London Evening Standard. He was often very scathing and painfully honest about the stuff he didnt value.
I remember him most, however for his voice. It was a beautiful voice
I remember him most, however for his voice. It was a beautiful voice
"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill