Humph is dead...long live Humph

I awoke this morning to the news that Humphrey Lyttelton, the host of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, died in hospital last night after an operation to repair an aortal aneurism. He was 86 years old.

You may remember this post from a month or so ago, where I mentioned how lively he was (even from Row Z, where we were). I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue is one of my favourite radio shows, and he will be missed. His BBC obituary is here.

For those of you who aren't in the UK and who don't know of Humph, you might want to look at I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue's website, which does not as of Saturday morning, have the news of his death. His own personal website does have the news and a great picture.

Samantha is inconsolable, but her gentleman friend is keeping her busy; she's delving into his record collection of jazz recordings and will likely be listening to Humph blowing away at his trumpet and wishing he were still blowing.

Humphrey Lyttelton, 1921-2008

Meme time...

shelbycub posted this meme and asked that we post it in our own blogs so he could reply. Any additional replies will be duly noted.

Tell me 36 things about yourself.

1) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
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2) What was your dream growing up?
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3) What talent do you wish you had?
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4) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
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5) Favorite vegetable?
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6) What was the last book you read?
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7) What zodiac sign are you?
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8) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
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9) Worst Habit?
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10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
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11) What is your favorite sport?
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12) Do you have a Negative or Optimistic attitude?
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13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
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14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
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15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
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16) Do you have any pets?
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17) What if i showed up at your house unexpectedly?
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18) What was your first impression of me? (hmmm...careful!)
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19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
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20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
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21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
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22) What color eyes do you have?
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23) Ever been arrested?
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24) Bottle or can soda?
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25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
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27) What's your favorite place to hang at?
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28) Do you believe in ghosts?
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29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
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30) Do you swear a lot?
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31) Biggest pet peeve?
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32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
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33) Do you believe in/appreciate romance?
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35) Do you believe in God?
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36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?
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