AUSTIN FLINT

I think of you all the time, Austin . You taught me so much more than playwriting. You taught me about life, politics and people. You and Aili and your family are always in my heart and thoughts. I pray your resting in peace and putting on some great plays in heaven. Love, Pam

Thinking of you and your family. You taught me so much and made my life better just knowing you. May your memory be eternal. Love always, Pamela Scott

I did not learn about Austin’s passing until now. Austin will always be my favorite professor from my time at Columbia. He was a wonderful mentor. His lessons about how to create tension, conflict, and drama will stay with me. I still hear his voice when he tells the story of two old men saying goodbye to each other, both too full of emotion except to say “well,” and each other’s names. Well, Austin...

I think about Austin all the time. The advice he gave me, the knowledge about playwriting he gave me, the kindness and support he gave me. I remember his generosity of spirit. I have his picture up and I miss him a lot. My condolences and love still to his family and other friends.

I miss Austin so much. His inspiration, compassion, talent, wisdom, kindness and his amazing ability to make time for friends and students. When i first met him, I took advantage of his office hours. He couldn't get rid of me! I loved sitting and chatting with him. Loved his wisdom and insights...his amazing sense of humor. Time just makes me realize more and more of how special he was. I'll never forget him.

Dear Aili,

I googled your name, thinking about the excellent Finnish lessons you provided me more than fifty years ago, and came across Austin's obituary. I am very sorry for your loss! I never knew him, but I knew you and I want you to know you have my sympathies, belated though this message is.

Chuck Cairns [email protected]

Dear Aili,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I was very sad to hear of Austin's passing. I feel blessed to have known Austin and to have had him as a teacher, mentor and friend. He was a talented and generous teacher whose warmth, humour and knowledge shaped the lives of so many.

With sympathy to Aili, Petri, and Christina