At this time of year we're deluged with lists of notable people who died in the last 12 months. The reading of these names fills us with longing and sadness, and serves as a reminder. Death comes so frequently to our world. This is why we find these lists helpful: they refresh our memories.
But let's move beyond this. Who would you bring back from the dead, if you could do such a thing? Don't limit your response to those who died this year -- but on the other hand, let's not dive deeply into the past, either. Let's limit the choice to people who died in our lifetime. So no bringing back Lincoln, in other words. (And we're talking about famous people, not your sister Hildy, though she was sweet as pie.)
My answer is John Lennon. Who would you bring back?
But let's move beyond this. Who would you bring back from the dead, if you could do such a thing? Don't limit your response to those who died this year -- but on the other hand, let's not dive deeply into the past, either. Let's limit the choice to people who died in our lifetime. So no bringing back Lincoln, in other words. (And we're talking about famous people, not your sister Hildy, though she was sweet as pie.)
My answer is John Lennon. Who would you bring back?
3 comments:
Since you said John Lennon, the obvious answer would be George Harrison. Reunion!
Funny.
I almost said Harvey Milk. What a great guy he was, and who knows how important he might have become if some twit hadn't shot him.
Hmmm, great question. I think maybe President Kennedy... he had so many great ideas that were never given a chance. I would be curious to know if his living would have made a difference.
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