http://www.npr.org/2015/10/12/447117474/bloom-county-and-opus-the-penguin-return-after-a-25-year-hiatus is an interview in which he explains a bit of his relationship with Ms. Lee.
Well, I am not famous in the slightest. So, I shall speak up for all those nobodies out here who completely agree! I love Bloom County! I have for several decades.
The monogrammed stationary is hers, too, and I suspect the note to BB from Nelle Harper Lee is genuine. BB is sharing a precious memento with us while paying tribute to the recently deceased beloved author or “dotty old lady.” R.I.P.Opus does not go alone, and I don’t refer to just Bill. Peace….
I knew that this strip was coming as soon as I heard Harper Lee’s death announcement on the news. BB loved Harper more than any other woman except maybe his own wife and mother. And as this letter reveals, Harper loved BB back. Beautiful!
Sherlock Watson over 8 years ago
Something about the letter makes me think of Monty Python.
alviebird over 8 years ago
Whose picture is that on the wall?
jnik23260 over 8 years ago
BTW, I’m guessing that letter is something she wrote to Mr. Breathed.
Randallw over 8 years ago
Harper Lee wrote him a fan letter that he promised not to release until she died.
roly over 8 years ago
http://www.npr.org/2015/10/12/447117474/bloom-county-and-opus-the-penguin-return-after-a-25-year-hiatus is an interview in which he explains a bit of his relationship with Ms. Lee.
Linguist over 8 years ago
R.I.P. Harper Lee and thank you Opus !
mourdac Premium Member over 8 years ago
Thank you, Ms. Lee, for being a force for bringing Bloom County back. Wish you had stopped with ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’.
thirdguy over 8 years ago
To Berkeley Breathed; Well done!
jessewylie over 8 years ago
Thanks RolandGo, for the link great read and listen.
billswingle over 8 years ago
Well, I am not famous in the slightest. So, I shall speak up for all those nobodies out here who completely agree! I love Bloom County! I have for several decades.
Sisyphos over 8 years ago
The monogrammed stationary is hers, too, and I suspect the note to BB from Nelle Harper Lee is genuine. BB is sharing a precious memento with us while paying tribute to the recently deceased beloved author or “dotty old lady.” R.I.P.Opus does not go alone, and I don’t refer to just Bill. Peace….
Borscht over 8 years ago
Bill doesn’t read…he just absorbs while he sleeps. That can be just as comforting.
Mema Jean over 8 years ago
Tribute to a fan’s recent passing. How nice. Thanks BB.
Dragoncat over 8 years ago
Well written, Harper Lee, well written…She definitely saved Bloom County with that letter. It just would not be the same without our precious penguin.
amaryllis2 Premium Member over 8 years ago
@Sisphyos: it is her letter.
rekam Premium Member over 8 years ago
Berke, wonderful tribute. And so glad you are here for all of us to enjoy once again.
danthetech over 8 years ago
RolandGo, thank you so much for that link. A truly wonderful interview of a wonderful man. A must read (or hear).
Pointspread over 8 years ago
What is OPUS wearing? A rabbit costume?
Lionel Couturier over 8 years ago
Great. What a note.
riverman0024 over 8 years ago
thats harper lee!! wow BB is a lucky guy
Port&Hodge4ever over 8 years ago
I knew that this strip was coming as soon as I heard Harper Lee’s death announcement on the news. BB loved Harper more than any other woman except maybe his own wife and mother. And as this letter reveals, Harper loved BB back. Beautiful!