Ghost of Electricity Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 writer, dissident, president, friend of Lou Reed and the Rolling Stones. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16236393 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kim Bodnia Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 One of the persons I most admired in the world, an example. Although 1968 was a year of turmoil everywhere in the world, the images of Soviet tanks driving down the streets of Prague are appalling. Similar images were seen previously in 1956's Budapest. But Havel conducted all matters intelligently, his figure rose to prominence after the revolution of 1989 and was taken out of semi-retirement to head the country. I'm not familiar with his literary work, however. I'm tuning in to Czech media to see how they're assimilating the news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 A true giant of the 20th century. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 A true giant of the 20th century. an absolute truth there....CDM, -Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 writer, dissident, president, friend of Lou Reed and the Rolling Stones.Also a friend of Frank Zappa. This guy really knew how to rock and roll. RIP. Another victim of too many cigarettes unfortunately. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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