Spalding Gray

Godspeed Spalding...

A fan of yours' since I first watch your film with my then girlfriend, Jenifer, in 1989. May your soul and spirit soar and rest in peace for the rest of time.

~LWM Jr.

"Leaping leeming":That's the end of Spalding and I. Wish I knew you enough Mr. Gray. I told stories to get this day off. You were my friend. No Mother to mourn.But I cry unexpectantly. I've been here before. There's nothing to do but cry just now. Extra ordinary again. You have reached the finish line with no explination.

such a sad event in history . your words will live on . i will read and re read everything you have ever written . thank you for changing my thoughts on things .

I became entranced with Spalding Gray after seeing Monster in a Box in a movie Theater in Minneapolis. Then came the gift book of Impossible Vacation which my boyfriend and I would take turns reading to eachother until we were laughing so hard we were spitting.

That was 1992. Then, living in Kansas City, I had to take a vacation and experiencing the same agnst and confusion as Spalding, I came across this Sante Fe booklet and here he was going to be in Sante Fe, so off I go, in 1998 to Interviewing the Audience and he did interview me before the show.

Even that was an experience. Two months later, I go home to Minneapolis and he's there! At the Walker. I drag my 60 year old father to see him and Spalding's in the lobby dressed in a white linen type suit, with his silver hair, looking electric.

How I grieve for him and his pain. His head injury must have just "taken a wicked toll", to quote a phrase in Impossible Vacation....There will be no more wondering around with index cards around the country....I am so saddened, but feel LUCKY I wandered into that theater 12 years ago, LUCKY I could go to Sante Fe. I pray that Spalding's soul is in a good place and will keep praying for him.

Thank you Mr Gray , I feel like I have lost a family member, I will remember the stories that you shared with me and I will share your stories with my son so that he will know what a truly great life you lived . You made a difference with your life and you will not be forgotten . Thank you and god bless you .

Sometimes we lose the best and brightest much too soon. Life is a difficult journey and Spaulding felt the pain. We understand the world better through his eyes.

I was a fan and am saddened that you are gone. I feel for your family and hope they find solace and peace.

His images with Burmese costumes in "Beyond Rangoon" are still living. Rest in peace, Mr. Gray.

Spalding, I hope you are at peace in Summerland.

Your genius gave me so much to laugh and cry and think about.

I don't blame you for wanting OUT. I understand it.I hate it but I understand it.

You were Essentially Alone,

and that is always the

toughest existence.

Your nonpareil talent could

not save you because

you never saw it.

Such is the curse of depression.

I love you, and hope you are

happy and calm where you are

now...In The Garden, instead of

The Region of Thud.

Circum Perficio,Spalding Gray.

Though Nothing Can Bring Back

The Hour Of Splendor In The Grass,

Of Glory In The Flower.



We Will Grieve Not, Rather Find

Strength In What Remains Behind.



-Wordsworth



REST IN PEACE DEAR SOUL.

My wife Kathleen and myself were big fans and we will miss you tremendously,,,,rest in peace my friend.

My deepest sympathies go out to Mrs. Gray, their family, loved ones and family here in St. Louis. As a member of the Washington University staff, I deeply regret the news of the loss of this gifted gentleman.

I met and worked with Spalding in 1999 and I have been a great admirer ever since. We watched and listened as he discovered self-truths and enlightened us with his ever evolving insights. I think he provoked deeper thoughts in all of us who heard his words. You made me laugh as well as ponder. You will be missed Spalding Gray, Thank you.

What a talent, I will miss Him, I have seen Spalding live 2x, Cambodia, Slippery Slope. You will be in my thoughts.

Thanks for the Memories.

My thoughts and prayers go out to those close to him, and I wish him peace wherever he is now. He has earned a lifetime as someone's beloved cat, so here's hoping.

Rest in peace

GOD BLESS ALL WHO LOVE YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS YOU.

My son, Michael, and I saw Spalding perform two of his monologues at Massey Hall in Toronto. We had always hoped to see another. Such a gift he had.

I saw Spalding perform Morning Noon and Night in San Francisco in 1998 when it was just a "work in progress". I was struck by not only his talent but also his renewed engagement in life, having a new family. It is so sad to think of the tragedies he endured in the years since then.

I am so sorry for Spaulding's family. He was such a talented and entertaining man...I've read 2 of his books, seen his movie and saw him in person. Michael Heaton wrote a wonderful article on an interview he did with him for Swimming to Cambodia in the Plain Dealer this morning. He is much more eloquent than I am!! You can read it online.

I listened to Spalding Gray's monologue "Terrors of Pleasure" on a nightly basis for about two years in the early 90s. Every night I would try to get through the 70 minute monologue but would inevitably be lulled to sleep by his soothing voice... i rarely heard the ending. Last night i listened to that old story once again - still funny as ever, but this time the laughter was a little harder to come by. I will miss hearing new stories, but will always treasure the ones I have. Thank you for sharing your life with us Spalding.

He was obviously a thoughtful and intelligent man whom I will never forget watching perform 'Swimming to Cambodia' and 'Monster in a Box'. I am sad for his family.

My condolences to The Gray Family.

May he rest in peace.

I became familiar with him when I saw "Monster in a Box". Then I saw him on stage a number of years ago doing "Gray's Anatomy". I remember bringing someone who only seemed to like "Star Wars" and action movies, and he actually held her attention and she actually enjoyed it.

My prayers go out to his family.

I was saddened to learn of the loss of a man with such great talent. I enjoyed his show when he performed at Princeton University. May he rest in peace.