rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted September 5, 2015 Don't think he's that unhealthy http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a6393156-4c33-11e5-9b5d-89a026fda5c9.htmlhe's got a couple of books left in him yet. Maybe next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted September 9, 2015 Don't think he's that unhealthy http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a6393156-4c33-11e5-9b5d-89a026fda5c9.htmlhe's got a couple of books left in him yet. Maybe next year. Working title for one is probably The Long Goodbye 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted September 23, 2015 Radio interview with Clive: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/booksandarts/new-document/6794804 "Now, thanks to new drugs, he plans to hang on long enough to finish yet more literary ventures.." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted October 10, 2015 I'm embarrassed to still be alive, says Clive James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted October 10, 2015 I'm embarrassed to still be alive, says Clive James[/size] we all are embarrassed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted October 10, 2015 I'm embarrassed to still be alive, says Clive James[/size]we all are embarrassed If he really wanted to, he could solve that problem immediately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted October 11, 2015 I'm embarrassed to still be alive, says Clive James[/size]we all are embarrassed If he really wanted to, he could solve that problem immediately. Insurance companies don't pay out on suicides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted October 11, 2015 I'm embarrassed to still be alive, says Clive James[/size]we all are embarrassed If he really wanted to, he could solve that problem immediately. Insurance companies don't pay out on suicides. We're not an insurance company, our gambling is the other way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted October 11, 2015 I'm embarrassed to still be alive, says Clive James[/size]we all are embarrassed If he really wanted to, he could solve that problem immediately. Insurance companies don't pay out on suicides. They do actually, but not normally in cases of suicide which occur within 12-24 months of the start of the policy. The meticulously planned suicide of city banker David Carr is a good example of someone who ensured their paperwork was in order before ending it all. As for Clive James, he either scores points for me this year, or he's out of the squad. I never give anyone a third chance to impress. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted December 5, 2015 Clive James writes about a 101-year old friend and wants to know some of her secrets: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/dec/05/clive-james-winter His medication might stave off the leukemia indefinitely, or until tomorrow. He's also afraid of winter, now that the antibiotics have damaged his immune system. The heating system in his house just broke... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted December 5, 2015 Clive James writes about a 101-year old friend and wants to know some of her secrets: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/dec/05/clive-james-winter His medication might stave off the leukemia indefinitely, or until tomorrow. He's also afraid of winter, now that the antibiotics have damaged his immune system. The heating system in his house just broke... He should be writing to zsa zsa Gabor,if he wants to be immortal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted December 5, 2015 Clive James will never die. Take him off the list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted December 5, 2015 Clive James will never die. Take him off the list OK, but I'm willing to bet you that one day he will. How much would you like to wager? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted February 13, 2016 Clive James on the benefits of going quietly and quickly, like Terry Wogan and David Bowie: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/feb/13/clive-james-tim-peake-international-space-station He had three visits to the hospital last week, his lung function is a bit weak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,144 Posted February 13, 2016 Clive James on the benefits of going quietly and quickly, like Terry Wogan and David Bowie: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/feb/13/clive-james-tim-peake-international-space-station He had three visits to the hospital last week, his lung function is a bit weak. I wouldn't say they necessarily went quickly, they were just discreet about being ill. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted April 2, 2016 The latest blood test went well. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/apr/02/clive-james-another-spring-i-never-expected-to-see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 2, 2016 Does he ever actually write about anything except how "surprised" is to still be alive? People who talk about nothing but death are really boring y'know. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted April 2, 2016 Clive James on the benefits of going quietly and quickly, like Terry Wogan and David Bowie: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/feb/13/clive-james-tim-peake-international-space-station He had three visits to the hospital last week, his lung function is a bit weak. I wouldn't say they necessarily went quickly, they were just discreet about being ill. True, David Bowie had been battling cancer for over 18 months, so that's not what I would consider as going quickly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,144 Posted May 4, 2016 Clive James, in an article about binge-watching TV series: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/04/18/the-raw-appeal-of-game-of-thrones For the past six years, I have had the perfect excuse—ever since a polite but insidious form of leukemia was diagnosed, in early 2010. It has been more often dormant than not. Early on, a program of chemo sent it into remission for five years. Not long ago it came back, to be faced by a medical opponent that might not have existed had it been smart enough to come back earlier. Now it is being held in check by a powerful new chemo drug called ibrutinib. The drug’s muscular name (“I, Brutinib. You, Olanzapine”) sounds like the hero of one of those post-“Conan the Barbarian” movies starring some stack of sculpted tofu who will never be Arnold Schwarzenegger. But you won’t find me disrespecting the package when the contents have such an impact. Saved from the unnerving blood-count plunge that set in when my lurking ailment came out of remission, I was back to having time to burn. Though I haven’t really got a chance, I haven’t got an end date, either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted May 4, 2016 Clive James, in an article about binge-watching TV series: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/04/18/the-raw-appeal-of-game-of-thrones For the past six years, I have had the perfect excuse—ever since a polite but insidious form of leukemia was diagnosed, in early 2010. It has been more often dormant than not. Early on, a program of chemo sent it into remission for five years. Not long ago it came back, to be faced by a medical opponent that might not have existed had it been smart enough to come back earlier. Now it is being held in check by a powerful new chemo drug called ibrutinib. The drug’s muscular name (“I, Brutinib. You, Olanzapine”) sounds like the hero of one of those post-“Conan the Barbarian” movies starring some stack of sculpted tofu who will never be Arnold Schwarzenegger. But you won’t find me disrespecting the package when the contents have such an impact. Saved from the unnerving blood-count plunge that set in when my lurking ailment came out of remission, I was back to having time to burn. Though I haven’t really got a chance, I haven’t got an end date, either. Hmmm, so - are the layabout terminally afflicted a significant enough market for someone to develop bespoke boxed sets specifically for their binge-watching needs? I'm ringing my agent the second someone proves they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,330 Posted May 28, 2016 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/28/clive-james-australian-poetry-les-murray-grants-awards?CMP=twt_books_b-gdnbooks:Looks like Clive may outlive his maple tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted June 4, 2016 Clive James goes to hospital and comes out again, after a little surgery: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jun/04/clive-james-skin-cancer-treatment-age Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,954 Posted June 4, 2016 Clive James goes to hospital and comes out again, after a little surgery: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jun/04/clive-james-skin-cancer-treatment-age He beat Ali, who went to hospital and never came back! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiroemonKimura 95 Posted June 4, 2016 Clive James goes to hospital and comes out again, after a little surgery: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jun/04/clive-james-skin-cancer-treatment-age He beat Ali, who went to hospital and never came back! Don't forget Bhumibol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
