One of my favorite novels of all time is ‘Love Story’ by Erich Segal. When I heard that he had died, I was a bit sad that Robert Parker’s death sort of over-shadowed it. I love Robert Parker, too, don’t get me wrong. But Erich defined romance…or at least added profoundly to the definition of romance…and the definition of hero. So here, on my blog today, I’m going to pay hommage to this great literary genius, this father of romance. Rest in Peace, Mr. Segal. You will be missed.
Quotes from ‘Love Story’…
“Love means never having to say you’re sorry…”
“Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, but falling in love with you I had no control over.”
“What the hell makes you so smart?” I asked. “I wouldn’t go for coffee with you, ” she answered. “Listen — I wouldn’t ask you.” “That, “she replied “is what makes you stupid.”
“What can you say about a twenty-five year old girl who died? That she was beautiful and brilliant. That she loved Mozart and Bach. The Beatles. And me.”
