He Who Must Be Mourned:

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John Mortimer (1923-2009)

After Leo McKern died in 2002, I had to remind myself that Rumpole's creator was still alive and well.

Alas,  no longer.

Sir John was a barrister of the highest order (even though Rumpole never was), an author of even greater note, and, like me, a member (far more emiment than I) of the Society of Fathers of Amazing Daughters Named Emily.

I shall try my best to find a bottle of Chateau Thames Embankment to toast his life and memory with:(

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Rumpole was a favorite of my in-laws. In fact, Bill has taken to calling me "She Who Must be Obeyed."