SoHoward Bragman has died.
The last time I spoke with Howard was some months ago.
This was a thing of wonder to a professional crisis manager like Bragman.
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Usually, you manage to makesomeonehappy.
I didnt ask, so I cant tell you more.
I was working forThe New York Times.
And I think Howard, who had an impish streak, knew it would provoke me.
Guber, whom I like a great deal, is pure Hollywood.
Unfortunately, Im a more prosaic sort.
Peter, in what became a kicker to theTimescolumn, responded with an aphorism.
Truth is a point of view, he said.
But authenticity cant be faked.
And Im sure he intended sparks to fly.
It was all he wanted, plus some fun.
He was that kind of guy.
I will miss him.
