An interesting obituary is an good read, don't you think?

Daisy has just read the Daily Telegraph's Obituary for Gore Vidal, American novelist, essayist, playwright and journalist, 1925 - 2012; (The Daily Telegraph, Thursday, 2nd August, 2012), which she found both illuminating and highly informative.

This most famous American  writer's name has long been known to her, yet she has never read any of his works, nor researched the man behind the public name; she means to rectify this as soon as possible.

A recognised name, and well-known to our collective-consciousness.  Similarly, Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist with Queen, a musician, singer-songwriter and record producer; their personalities have each blazed a significant trail across the 20th century.

Perhaps we mostly know more of their public persona's, than of the individual behind the glittering facade, although undoubtedly, their devoted fans will have made themselves more than well-aware of their idol's background history.

Daisy remembers the news headlines at the time of Freddie Mercury's death, in November 1991, when she was startled to read that his prominent life coincided with the entirety of her young daughter's life at that time; yet of the man, all she was mainly aware of was his public performance.

And, perhaps, on the whole, this is right and proper.  A brilliant star has the right to a private life, whatever his performance on our worldwide stage.  But, isn't it enlightening to read of their background, family and legend, upon their demise?

Knowledge is a wonderful fact of life and............

 "don't we all just love to know about our fellow human beings; their lives, loves and success stories?!" concludes Daisy.

Also, at this time of writing, Daisy has to record her thrill at watching Roger Federer play and win against Juan del Potro.  They both deserved to win....but Daisy was overjoyed by Federer's win.  Del Potro's capabilities are already winning other medals elsewhere.

"And, Andy Murray, beating Novak Djokovic last night was just absolutely wonderful" enthuses Daisy.

She was attending a  family birthday dinner and Murray's performance provided an exciting climax to their evening.

Daisy