I just got an e-mail from a friend that I did not want to see...Eartha Kitt has passed.
I am not, for the most part, a participant in our celebrity culture. That said, I loved Eartha Kitt, as much as one can love someone they have only seen from afar. She was the personification of energy and life. What a loss for us all.
I am proud to say I saw her at the famous Blue Note a few years ago and it was well worth the price. She brought so much joy into the room that night. I loved it and have often told stories about her performance--especially when she called a sweet looking waiter over and asked, "how old are you?"
He replied, "21."
She murmurred, "is anyone 21 anymore?" It was a set up, but I loved it.
One thing more I remember that night. How gracious she was afterwards, signing autographs and talking...my friend and I saw her outside the club long after it had closed and gone dark, still signing and smiling a laughing.
She was a one of a kind. Rest in peace dear Eartha.
Times passes. Make the most of yours.
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