LAist: Author David Foster Wallace Found Dead at Claremont Home

BitterB

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:50:54 -0800

I know some people will be angry at him for doing this, but try to understand that someone suffering from depression is as sick as someone with cancer. He made the choice to do what he did, because his sickness convinced him that he had no other options. He wrote an amazing essay about depression a few years ago- I think I read it in "Harpers", and I guess I didn't realize he was talking about himself. Goodbye, David. Thanks for the great work. Wish you could have stayed, and heartfelt sympathy to your family, friends and many admirers.

Will Campbell

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:45:11 -0800

I'm with you Jimmy. He may have been a phenomenal writer whose sudden exit has left the literary world reeling, but right now all I can think of is his wife coming home and finding him hanging there.

Jimmy Bramlett

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:51:12 -0800

Fuck him. I'm tired of having the people I admire off themselves. I did a double shot of jager when I found out here in NY.

Callie Miller

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:22:42 -0800

Very sad indeed. We will keep you posted on any events we hear of and would love to partiicpate as well. A Skylight reading would be a wonderful tribute.

brainylagirl

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:07:00 -0800

I am still reeling and in shock. I would like to organize a memorial-type reading at Skylight Books or the like. Or, if anyone knows of anything like that going on at Pomona, please let us know.