Sir Arthur C. Clarke has passed away at age 90.
He was my dad's and my favorite sci-fi writer, and the first one who I really grew to appreciate. I remember borrowing my dad's copies of Clarke's novels and short story collections, and the incredible sense of possibility they engendered.
I'm sure Sri Lanka is a fascinating country on its own merits, but I always knew it as Sir Arthur's adopted home, and nursed a quiet fantasy that if Josh and I ever got to visit the country (which we probably will) we would be able to stop in and enjoy a cup of tea with him.
Rest in peace, Sir Arthur. You were my hero.
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Today's issue of USAToday had a nice article about Sir Arthur.
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