g l o s s o l a l i a : the gift of tongue

This is so very saddening that no insightful witticism will be forthcoming.

From The New York Times:

A body that surfaced in the East River on Sunday was identified by the city medical examiner yesterday as that of Spalding Gray, the confessional monologuist and actor who disappeared two months ago... continue...

John Perry Barlow, a friend of Spalding's, has a very poignant entry in his blog. Of particular interest are the comments following his entry. It seems to have become a spot where the sympathetic have come to share their sadness and eulogize.

Why this is so deeply affecting to some is something I cannot find the words to answer at this moment, but for now, we at glossolalia say RESPECT.