What a tribute, and what a life well-lived. Before I heard of her passing, I was still holding out hope for another Shakespeare class; his language and Lesley's questions and guidance and charisma- what a dream! Can't wait to listen to this episode.
The way Shakespeare sounded in her accent was magical. Dickens too! I remember asking her to read a long paragraph in Copperfield just because I wanted to hear her say it
Jun 13·edited Jun 13Liked by Christopher Frizzelle
I loved every minute of this, the story of a friendship, that clip from an early session on Moby Dick with Johann, the readings, her arguing and admiring and pitying Spinoza, as if he were some guy who is overthinking something at a dinner party. Dear Lesley, your spirit will always be welcome at my dinner table, and you don't have to fuss over the chopped liver. xo Chris, Jake, and Adrienne.
Thank you for this wistful tribute to Lesley. I knew her for over 60 years She stayed with my wife & I in London on occasion. We both are rereading her books, in fact reading some for the 1st time & are very moved. Thanks again for your piece all the best.
What a tribute, and what a life well-lived. Before I heard of her passing, I was still holding out hope for another Shakespeare class; his language and Lesley's questions and guidance and charisma- what a dream! Can't wait to listen to this episode.
The way Shakespeare sounded in her accent was magical. Dickens too! I remember asking her to read a long paragraph in Copperfield just because I wanted to hear her say it
A lovely memoir for a dynamic, beloved woman.
Thank you for listening
I loved every minute of this, the story of a friendship, that clip from an early session on Moby Dick with Johann, the readings, her arguing and admiring and pitying Spinoza, as if he were some guy who is overthinking something at a dinner party. Dear Lesley, your spirit will always be welcome at my dinner table, and you don't have to fuss over the chopped liver. xo Chris, Jake, and Adrienne.
"arguing and admiring and pitying Spinoza, as if he were some guy who is overthinking something at a dinner party" — ha!!
I miss her somehow more than I thought I would, she cast a long shadow (or maybe a long sunbeam?). Looking forward to this.
What a beautiful episode. Thanks for sharing so much with us, Adrienne!
Thank you for this wistful tribute to Lesley. I knew her for over 60 years She stayed with my wife & I in London on occasion. We both are rereading her books, in fact reading some for the 1st time & are very moved. Thanks again for your piece all the best.
I'm very moved this made its way to you, and that you knew her so long — thanks again for saying this, and happy reading
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Lesley's hand directing this photo is more precious now.
I wish I could get this image to open! It's probably a problem on my end
I will email it to you
I love the picture so much — it reminds me I still need to edit together the video of that walk to the lighthouse that day.
Notice that cigarette in her hand!