As an actor I have had the good fortune to work with many stars. But when I heard that Tim Russert was booked to do a cameo on Homicide: Life on the Street in 1996 I was thrilled. Tim was gracious, nice to everyone and obviously thrilled to be on the set. He acquitted himself very well, and performed like a "natural".
What I'll cherish most is how Tim listened to my particular brand of political discourse and patiently, but not patronizingly, corrected me when I was off base. He modified some of my views and much to my delight agreed with much of what I had to say. It was an all too brief tutelage that left me with an everlasting impression of this gift to humanity: Tim Russert.
Everytime I saw him at some event or other he always had a smile and a quip that made me feel that he somehow cared for and liked me.
I am so grateful that on Meet The Press Tom Brokaw and Tim's other friends movingly and eloquently shared with millions of viewers the love, friendship and and eternal fond memories that this gentle giant among men engendered.
Godspeed, dear Tim.
Tim clearly had an effect on many people, and while some have complained at the amount of coverage on his passing, I think his family can be nothing be proud that so many feel the need to honor his with their own tribute.
Could you perhaps find a little more time to post here? There are a lot of us who truly miss hearing your views on a consistent basis.
Richard, we miss you around here.
please write more often!