Famous Lost Words: Howard Stern
During his April 12, 1995 E! network show, Stern said: “Here’s what happens when you die–you sit in a box and get eaten by worms. I guarantee you that when you die, nothing cool happens.”
Famous Lost Words: Billy Joel
“I still feel very much like an atheist in the religious aspects of things. But there are spiritual planes that I’m aware of that I don’t know anything about and that I can’t explain. That’s why I think musicians are so revered and so important to our culture: We’re wizards; we sort of reveal a
CODA: Karl Marx (1818-1883)
His last words were: “Go on, get out! Last words are for fools who haven’t said enough!” Karl Marx was the German economist, philosopher, and revolutionary who, with the aid of Friederich Engles, produced most of the theory of modern socialism and communism. As he lay in bed shortly before his death, his housekeeper foolishly
Famous Lost Words: Ted Turner
In a speech to the National Press Club, Ted Turner said, “Heaven is going to be a mighty slender place. And most of the people I know in life aren’t going to be there. There are a few notable exceptions and I’ll miss them.[Laughter] Remember, heaven is going to be perfect. And I don’t really
Famous Lost Words: Marcus Aurelius
“Do not act as if you would live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you.”