President Obama awarded Stephen King the National Medal of Arts at a White House ceremony today.
news.mpbn.net cites president Obama saying, "Without them there would be no edible schoolyard, no ... really scary things like 'Carrie' and 'Misery.
The article also stated:
The official citation, read by the president's military aide, cited King as one of the most popular authors of our time and praised his work, saying he has both delighted and terrified audiences around the world.Which is pretty close to the White House statement:
"Stephen King for his contributions as an author. One of the most popular and prolific writers of our time, Mr. King combines his remarkable storytelling with his sharp analysis of human nature. For decades, his works of horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy have terrified and delighted audiences around the world."
Where the thought came from, and why I had it I'll never know, but as the emcee finished her recitation of King's accomplishments, I'll swear I heard John Wayne in my head going, "Never compliment an Old New England Yankee, soldier, they'll just take it for n' insult."
ReplyDelete...I'll go take my meds now.
ChrisC
He looked like he was pretty thrilled, so I guess the Duke's words must've slipped his mind.
DeleteWhat movie is that from, by the way?
That's a heck of an honor. And to think it happened the same day as the final episode of "Under the Dome" aired...
ReplyDeleteUnder the Dome needed to go bye-bye.
ReplyDeleteOpen-ended Stephen King projects don't seem to go well.