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  1. Nov 5th, 2008, 02:56 PM #1
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    [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    Michael Crichton Died at age 66

    He was one of my favorite authors.
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    Re: [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    That's a real loss. The guy was a total head case, but he was a terrific writer who could take very complicated issues and present them in a way that people could really get their heads around.
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    Re: [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    I saw Jurassic Park. It mentioned "Unix", 'nuff said.
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    Re: [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    Dang. Now what do I read?


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    Re: [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    i liked almost all of his books and films.
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    ...Anything but James Patterson.
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    Re: [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    I've read some of his books. He's a great suspense and science-based fiction writer.
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    Re: [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    This day is both great and sad. Obama has won, which makes it great, but Crichton has died, which makes it sad.
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    Re: [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    Never read any of his books, but I have seen the First Great Train Robbery,
    which I believe he also directed, thoroughly enjoyed it.
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    Re: [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    I have seen sphere, it was a good movie
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    Re: [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    "Prey" is a great read. Not a literary masterpiece, but why it hasn't been made into a movie yet is beyond me. Half of it could be computer generated.
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    Re: [Serious] Michael Crichton Died

    Quote Originally Posted by demotivater
    "Prey" is a great read. Not a literary masterpiece, but why it hasn't been made into a movie yet is beyond me. Half of it could be computer generated.
    I agree if they pulled off the movie it could be epic. Very good book
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