This was such a heartfelt tribute. Thank you for sharing it, Bob. I know Sam meant a lot to you. It is surreal that we now live in a world without him.
I think that Gross created one of my favorite New Yorker cartoons. Man showing his library to visitor: Mayor These are the books I never started. And these are the books I never finished.”
Sending my deepest sympathies to you, Bob, and all the people who knew Sam personally. Such a beautiful tribute. Thank you for giving us a window into this very special relationship.
Very touching, and that final, "cheater" cartoon just became my all-time favorite S. Gross work. I'd never seen it before, and I *literally* screamed when I saw it. — HA
You are so fortunate to have had Sam in your life, Bob -- and there can be no doubt, he felt equally lucky to have had you. This is a beautiful tribute to an obviously extraordinary man and also to those rare life connections that exist beyond friendship. The palpable love made me smile. Sending condolences and hugs.
My condolences, Bob. I've loved Sm's work over the years and am pleased to know you two shared such a bond. I retrospect, it clearly shows in your own work. OM Shanti...
Thank you all for taking the time to read the piece and saying that––it helps me in the healing.
Best,
Bob
This was such a heartfelt tribute. Thank you for sharing it, Bob. I know Sam meant a lot to you. It is surreal that we now live in a world without him.
Love that photo of the two of you.
You’ve written a fantastic tribute, Bob. He was such a friend to us cartoonists. I love the photo of the two of you. You’re very lucky to have that.
So many talented people have died recently. The world is definitely diminished. Hopefully their great work will live on indefinitely.
Well put, Tim.
So very sorry, Bob. This is a touching and beautiful tribute. No better way to honor Sam than by sharing his cartoons—they’re great!
Thanks Bob. Sam was my tutor in many ways. I was thankful to have met him on a couple of occasions. He even spilled wine on me once. I was delighted.
An honor to be connected to you :D
Excellent tribute, Bob. What a blessing to have someone like that in your life. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Dan.
Hey, The Bob, condolences.
One of my mentors was George Clayton Johnson, sci fi writer. Still miss him every day.
Sorry. Thanks for writing.
I think that Gross created one of my favorite New Yorker cartoons. Man showing his library to visitor: Mayor These are the books I never started. And these are the books I never finished.”
That's a great one, Jim. Thanks for cheering me up.
Great tribute by a perceptive man of his friend, mentor, and laugh partner. Sorry for your (and our) loss.
Beautifully written, Bob. So many fans are intimate with his work but know nothing about the creator.
Sending my deepest sympathies to you, Bob, and all the people who knew Sam personally. Such a beautiful tribute. Thank you for giving us a window into this very special relationship.
Very touching, and that final, "cheater" cartoon just became my all-time favorite S. Gross work. I'd never seen it before, and I *literally* screamed when I saw it. — HA
You are so fortunate to have had Sam in your life, Bob -- and there can be no doubt, he felt equally lucky to have had you. This is a beautiful tribute to an obviously extraordinary man and also to those rare life connections that exist beyond friendship. The palpable love made me smile. Sending condolences and hugs.
My condolences, Bob. I've loved Sm's work over the years and am pleased to know you two shared such a bond. I retrospect, it clearly shows in your own work. OM Shanti...