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{{dc|dc=T|he phone rang early morning on Saturday, November 10, 2007.}} It was [[Mike Lennon]], long-time Mailer friend and authorized Mailer biographer. “Phil, Norman has died.” I had readied myself for this news for several weeks, but the shock and sadness were not blunted by my preparation. That sad, long morning brought forth powerful memories of [[Norman Mailer]], the world-class writer and the man I had been fortunate to know. | |||
As the Editor of ''The Mailer Review'', I knew that there would be calls from the media. The calls soon came, including a request for a live interview on the BBC at 2:00 eastern standard time. As I thought of what I might say, my mind raced back to my first encounter with Norman Mailer. I strove to remember this amazing man in personal, emotional ways. | As the Editor of ''The Mailer Review'', I knew that there would be calls from the media. The calls soon came, including a request for a live interview on the BBC at 2:00 eastern standard time. As I thought of what I might say, my mind raced back to my first encounter with Norman Mailer. I strove to remember this amazing man in personal, emotional ways. | ||
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A special debt of gratitude is reserved for Norris Church Mailer, who has been an inspirational source of encouragement, support, and vision. She graciously has given us permission to publish the works of Norman Mailer. Further, she has been a critical link to other authors whose thoughts grace these pages. The Mailer Review would not be what it is and where it is without Norris Church Mailer, who has been not only an advocate and enthusiast of the Review from the beginning, but continues to inspire us by her formidable courage in this most difficult of years. Thank you, Norris, for being who you are and for giving so much of yourself. | A special debt of gratitude is reserved for Norris Church Mailer, who has been an inspirational source of encouragement, support, and vision. She graciously has given us permission to publish the works of Norman Mailer. Further, she has been a critical link to other authors whose thoughts grace these pages. The Mailer Review would not be what it is and where it is without Norris Church Mailer, who has been not only an advocate and enthusiast of the Review from the beginning, but continues to inspire us by her formidable courage in this most difficult of years. Thank you, Norris, for being who you are and for giving so much of yourself. | ||
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