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Milla, would you like a statement from the Revels Plays General editors? That is , Richard Dutton, Alison Findlay, and me? Best Helen On Sat, Aug 31, 2019 at 3:40 AM Riggio, Milla C. <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > I am posting this tribute for Max Harris who was unable to post it. > > > "As well as being a first-class scholar, David was one of the kindest, > humblest, and most generous of men. I count myself very blessed to have > known him as a good friend. I remember once hearing him give a 75-minute > talk to a mixed audience of scholars and students on what might be learned > about Shakespeare's life from his plays. He spoke without notes, quoting > fluently from twenty or more plays from memory, and with a liveliness of > presentation that is rare among scholars. We were gripped throughout. But > his brilliance never kept him from showing an informed and generous > interest in others' work. I am indebted to him for kind words on the covers > of two of my books, as well as for several glowing reference letters for > fellowships, etc. But it as a friend that I remember him best. We will miss > him." > > Max R Harris > > On Aug 30, 2019, at 7:18 PM, MAX R HARRIS <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Dear Milla, > > I don't seem to be able to post this to the REED list. Perhaps you could > post it for me. Either way, you're welcome to use it for your volume of > tribute. > > All best, > Max > > > > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile