“You’re a comedy writer? My God, you’re so old!” – Roger Meyers Jr. “I want my check!” – Abe “Grampa” Simpson “Haha, you’re a writer alright!” – Roger Meyers Jr. Sam Simon, one of the three godfathers of The Simpsons, died today at the age of 59. It was almost exactly two years ago that he announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer, and from that moment until his death today he handled it with grace, generosity, and, befitting Simon, a lot of humor. They gave him three-to-six months; he lasted nearly two and a half years, laughing about it…
Day: March 9, 2015
Quote of the Day
“Class, in order to explain why your hormones will soon make you an easy target for every smooth talking Lothario with his own car and tight jeans, I will now show a short, sex education film. Ezekiel and Ishmael, in accordance with your parents’ wishes, you may step out into the hall and pray for our souls.” – Mrs. Krabappel