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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker reflects on Howard Cosell's character and their professional chemistry, expressing hope for a future meeting and concern for his physical decline.
In plain terms
I liked interviewing Howard because we made good shows together, and I hope to see him again someday.
What can you take from it?
Professional bonds can form even with difficult personalities.

Where it applies

  • posthumous tributes
  • industry reflections
  • personal memorials

Putting it to work

  • honoring a colleague
  • processing grief
  • celebrating careers

Questions to consider

  • How do you remember a colleague who challenged you?
  • What makes a life well-lived?

Another view

The quote assumes a religious afterlife which is subjective.

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