tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9533912.post2805498006923755065..comments2023-10-30T08:58:17.723+00:00Comments on Simplicity: Remembering Sir WinstonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9533912.post-11535813642254717922007-01-29T15:57:00.000+00:002007-01-29T15:57:00.000+00:00Thanks for the tip DanThanks for the tip DanTrevor Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148705981847576706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9533912.post-81234113390655423332007-01-29T13:38:00.000+00:002007-01-29T13:38:00.000+00:00The Painting as a Pastime book is about 32 pages, ...The Painting as a Pastime book is about 32 pages, if I recall... more of an essay than a book, actually... and my copy has prints of several of his paintings. I got it used from Amazon.com. Definitely worth tracking down...Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672193314217176187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9533912.post-26630425653325511312007-01-28T19:06:00.000+00:002007-01-28T19:06:00.000+00:00I don’t think any modern day political leader will...I don’t think any modern day political leader will be remembered with the same affection or respect. I am sure Sir Winston had his faults like all of us as a flawed human being. It is well known too that he suffered clinical depression. Despite these aspects he must have had some amazing qualities to be held in such high esteem by politician from the opposition party e.g. Clement Attlee who, according to the link you provided, described Churchill as; “The greatest Englishman of our time—I think the greatest citizen of the world of our time."<br /><br />I believe the general consensus of opinion is that Churchill was not great as a leader in peace time but it seems like he was inspirational in the second world war. 1939-45 was a period in history point when our basic freedom and beliefs were under serious threat. <br /><br />It is scary to even think about what may have happened had Churchill not been leader at that time.<br /><br />I would like to read more about him – another one to add to my ever growing reading list!Trevor Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148705981847576706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9533912.post-12930608192572163682007-01-28T16:25:00.000+00:002007-01-28T16:25:00.000+00:00Yes, I was familiar with Sir Winston's accomplishm...Yes, I was familiar with Sir Winston's accomplishments as an artist and writer. Must get around to reading some of his books. Here is a link to a fantastic audio course about him:<br />http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/coursedesclong2.aspx?cid=807&pc=Search<br /><br />This company has reinvigorated my love of history. Churchill was a statesman, who lived an incredibly full life, packed with adventure. Politicians today would do well to emulate him.Marilyn Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04043225892512813654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9533912.post-34137115568476256382007-01-26T10:33:00.000+00:002007-01-26T10:33:00.000+00:00Hi Dan - I have never seen any of his paintings bu...Hi Dan - I have never seen any of his paintings but I have read he was a good artist. I know he suffered clinical depression regularly. It is interesting how many great characters in our history have been afflicted with depression. <br /><br />It would make fascinating research one day when I get time :-)<br /><br />Hope you and your family are all well.Trevor Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148705981847576706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9533912.post-14630324308561851862007-01-25T19:33:00.000+00:002007-01-25T19:33:00.000+00:00I'm a huge fan of Churchill - what an amazing man!...I'm a huge fan of Churchill - what an amazing man!<br /><br />Have you seen any of his paintings? I don't know much about art, but apparently they were quite good. In fact, someone said that even if he'd never become PM, we'd still know his name, just because of his art.<br /><br />He wrote a wonderful little book titled Painting As A Pastime... in addition to all his amazing, enormous other books (he's one of the best writers I've ever come across).<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder of Sir Winston's greatness.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672193314217176187noreply@blogger.com