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Absolutely brilliant eulogy, and a send-off that Belzer would have appreciated.

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Absolutely FUCKING brilliant!😁

I wonder if Tony has any Hunter S. Thompson stories...?

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Thanks for that great recollection. Belzer seemed to be one of those people who got the joke about himself. You gotta get the joke about yourself, or you become intolerable. Cruise knows how to pretend to get the joke about himself, but it’s obvious to anyone who’s ever known him that he most certainly doesn’t.

RIFP, Belzer.

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"journalistic cupcake Lauer. " Giggle....Well said Tony. Rich Belzer was sardonic and pushy and at times hilarious. RIP goofball. Tom Cruise 'roasted' Matt Lauer? I bet that burn went two ways.

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This was one of those deaths that hurt. His last words are legendary!

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Thanks for a rollicking obituary. The best kind. The kind I truly hope people write about me after I’m dead. A life lived to its fullest.

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Oh yes, Tony at his best, again. If you’re ever in Alaska I’d love to buy you a beer. Ye gads, I don’t even know if you drink, coffee then. Keep it coming. Warm regards, kje

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