The Legend That Is Roger Ebert
His story is a sad one to be told, but it just truly proves what an amazing man he is.
Esquire has just released a moving and shocking interview with Roger Ebert about his painful past and his triumphant present
At the age of 67, the movie critic best known for the movement of his thumbs, finds himself unable to speak, eat, or drink. In 2002, a malignant thyroid had to be removed, which was just the first of several surgeries that led to a tracheotomy in 2006 and the total loss of his speech.
But though he no longer has the ability to speak, that doesn't mean he has lost his voice. Roger is still a reviewer for the Chicago Sun-Times and, if we may say so, an engaging Tweeter. He has developed his own type of sign language to communicate as well as a text-to-speech program on his computer.
His outlook: "What else can go wrong?" and so he makes the best of his given situation. During the interview, he writes:
"I believe that if, at the end of it all, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try. I didn't always know this, and am happy I lived long enough to find it out."
We agree Mr. Ebert.
We'll put two thumbs way up for that!
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To make others less happy is a crime.
so true, so true.
Very brave.
lookin like a foodsaver bag and all.
but his bitch iz probly SAT-is-FIED
Wow I was going to say something mean about when he use to sit up on the balcony, but his message is a good one, it is true, very true!
God Bless you Mr. Ebert!!!!!
It's nice to know he's making the best out of a horrible situation to be in.
Well said, Mr. Ebert! God bless you.
Very well said Mr. Ebert. You too Perez - Two thumbs way up!!
Was he a smoker?
Agreed. Two thumbs up, Mr. Ebert.
"To make others less happy is a crime." - You agree with Mr Ebert, do you? Well maybe it's time that Internet cockroach Perez Hilton lives up to that mantra and stops bullying anyone who doesn't invite him to their parties.
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What a guy….very moving.
Love him! What a great guy!
he's so brave a wonderful man he is
love him!
great stuff!
I don't know if I could be so upbeat if I had been through all he has. I am so moved by his bravery.
Re: zach swan – yes.
Perez wrote "we agree", but how so?
this site certanly doesn't make people you mock constantly happy, ergo you Perez committed the crime of making someone less happy many times.
how do you think somebody feels when you post how disgusting and stupid they are?
again, there has to be a limit. stop poking fun at the point where it could be actually hurting someone.
bravo! (:
And yes, Mario, your whole life revolves around making people miserable. Don't you dare, in any way, compare yourself or even pretend to agree with Mr. Ebert.
Wow he looks like Janice Dickinson now.
What a great guy-just read a review of his lately and it had me laughing out loud…he certainly hasn't lost his spirit or wit! Hoping for many years to come for him and his loving wife…
God is with you. 2 thumbs up Mr. Ebert! Re: obbie doobie! –
Hey Obbie so do I~
What the fuck did the TV studio do to Siskel&Ebert? Siskel dies of a brain tumor and Ebert gets a thyroid tumor. Did they use a uranium laced set? Daaayyyum!
He's a pretty awesome dude
That's so sad! I had no idea that he couldn't speak anymore. He sure does have an amazing talent when it comes to expressing himself with words. He's one of a kind!
He seems like a really sweet man.
Re: zach swan – I've also heard Perez does that. How absolutely pathetic and insecure. Why does Perez humiliate himself like that? Sad.
MooB BoY… you are such a fucking hypocrite. "We agree Mr. Ebert" Did you even fucking read what he wrote… TO MAKE OTHERS UNHAPPY IS WHERE ALL CRIME STARTS. You have built this site on HATE and DEFAMATION of people who can't help themselves, acting as low as to call out teenagers on their unfortunate looks. You're an Asshole.
malignant TUMOR, not malignant thyroid.
Love this guy. Such a brave man. Two thumps up Ebert!
GOD Bless him!
That's sad. Thank a lot Perez. I'm getting off this site now!
Jkay.
poor guy. But he has definetly learned more in a one lifetime that takes other thousands.
God Bless You
As a fellow Chicagoan, I couldn't be prouder. We said Mr. Ebert. Hope I can learn from your words.
oh ok, i guess i was the only one shocked by his face then…
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Funny thing is, he still gets the bitches hand over fist.
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You? Contribute joy to the world? LMFAO!!!!! Oh yes, I am sure you contribute joy whenever you post pictures of someone suffering acne, then circle it and headline it. The only way you could contribute joy to the world is if you decided to step off of it.
i hate to sound mean, but does his face really look that way? i didnt know he cant speak now. thats too bad.
what an amazing message for mr. ebert to share with us! two thumbs up!
Re: Starbella – Yeah, his face really looks like that!! They removed part of his jaw…
We are truly blessed to be graced by his presence. He is such a wonderful human being!
Dude ROCKS
fucking loser. anyone remember "beyond the valley of the dolls" - the movie he wrote? complete misogynistic sociopathic drivel. his face matches his inner-ugliness.
Perez, you make a living out of hurting people.. '2 thumbs up'?
Roger, if you read this, I love you. I have been a fan of yours since forever. Bless your heart.. may you continue to inspire people of all ages with your wisdom and insight.
I love Roger Ebert. He says stuff like this and it just reminds me just why I think he's so awesome
So beautifully said, Mr. Ebert. All life is precious, but so many of us get caught up in the beauty/money/perfection competition and busy-ness of life that we lose sight of what makes our time on this earth special. We also need to give others a break when spewing our harsh opinions.
What a fabulous man. He wrote an essay on what it's like to take no food by mouth. Very interesting.
#12, 20 and 22 are all very correct. I agree. What in the HELL would Perez know about being good to others and not causing misery? His unrelenting and cruel attacks on Bruce Willis' daughter and Fergie come to mind. In this respect, he is the biggest criminal of our time.
You, out of all people agree with Mr. Ebert? You do the opposite of what he said everyday.
Pig face, you agree? Your whole shiteous blog is build on slagging others and promoting yourself. WTF? You’re a fucktard AND a hypocrite.!
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
LET THIS BE A LESSON TO P-NASTY THATS WHAT YOUR GETTING ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GLORY HOLE………………
sad
If you want to give this two thumbs up, then why do you make a living making others less happy? Do you EVER think before you post?
i read this yesterday and it was a beautifully written article about a man who is slowly dying, but is savoring every last bit of life he has left. it was very moving. i'm pleasantly surprised that you posted this.
Aww. I remember him before this happened. So sad.
Re: Dave Letterman - staff fucker – Plenty of people do that, not that I side with it.
Perez, darling, sweetie, honey…i love ya, i really do but i have to call you out on your hypocrisy (sp?) here…while i love that you posted this and that you agree with Mr Ebert, don't you think that it clashes a bit with what you do on a daily basis…i guess the best example that comes to mind is the Suri Cruise pics and comments…they probably made her parents "less happy". I know that a celebrity gossip site would be a big fat bore without some snark, i get it, but let's try to keep it to those who deserve it.
I guess Vincent Gallo got the last laugh when he cursed him with cancer that time
awwww
i must be really out of the loop, i have no idea who this guys is. but i must say.. good on him! what a fighter. and yea perez. u suck. thought id remind ur lame ass