tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652470563521952606.post8948694420981877676..comments2023-11-29T04:14:24.973-08:00Comments on Simon Bestwick: Remembering Joel LaneSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10858899715313108981noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652470563521952606.post-91390818462920633162015-10-02T12:39:22.522-07:002015-10-02T12:39:22.522-07:00I only knew Joel briefly, But I liked him a lot - ...I only knew Joel briefly, But I liked him a lot - I think everyone did!<br /><br />My memories of Joel are his hilarious deadpan jokes (often delivered directly from a reading of one of his stories!)his satchel of goodies where a rare or pricey book could be purchased direct from the source and also he was one of the few people who could rock black Levis and a far too tight tucked-in T-Shirt and get away with it!<br /><br />Lovely bloke. Wish I'd known him longer.<br /><br />gcwDimblebyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848061859304235194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652470563521952606.post-466677923566756482015-10-02T06:16:47.132-07:002015-10-02T06:16:47.132-07:00I remember one evening at a book launch when Joel ...I remember one evening at a book launch when Joel was talking about Lovecraft. You never could tell when Joel was telling a joke, as he delivered everything with a very dry, deadpan delivery. And he turned to Simon and said, "I read this really interesting article the other day, where a student interviewed Lovecraft, and he asked where he got his cosmic awe from, and Lovecraft said, 'oh, from the meteorite in the back garden.'" Whenever Joel delivered a punchline, there'd be a moment where he looked up with a half smile and a glint in his eye (as he nervously rubbed his head), to see how it had gone down. Still one of my favourite jokes. I love you to bits Joel, and I miss you hugely.Jon https://www.blogger.com/profile/16942656951402038548noreply@blogger.com