Daniel Keyes, R.I.P.

Daniel Keyes died. Not unexpected; he was pretty old. But such a loss.

I've been traveling and just found out about his death. What a remarkable man.

One work of genius makes a man a genius. But it takes a combination of accomplishment and genuine humility to make a man a mensch. Dan had that in such a graceful and charming and funny way.

We conventionally say of such people that they will be missed. Of Daniel Keyes it is literal and visceral. Fort Lauderdale without Dan? I will ever be looking for him there -- an elf among men. Among mere men.


Joe