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« on: October 17, 2023, 12:40:31 AM »
This is so sad. I first met Lara at the 1983 Shadowcon. DS fandom was relatively new and I had no idea what to expect. The actors probably didn't either. But they were all friendly and accessible. I had a chance to ask Lara a question when she had a free moment. I knew that she had worked with Brian DePalma early in his career. I asked if she thought that he would become as successful as he did.She said no, adding that she did not especially like working with him because he was always trying to get her to do stuff that she did not want to do. Me being me, I said What did he want you to do? Drop your drawers? Lara was taken a bit aback. Then she laughed. Not the Angelique laugh. A real laugh. She said Well, yes! And that established the relationship that we had for forty years.
At one of the Newark festivals, there were photos on display of Lara in the green dress posed seductively on the grounds of Lyndhurst. I took one look at the photos and said Tramp in the woods! Well, someone repeated it to Lara and ascribed the remark to me. She wasn't offended. Far from it, she laughed hysterically and said that she loved having me around.
My last encounter with Lara was at the last festival in Tarrytown. Sunday night, getting ready to drive home. Lara was in the lobby. When she had a moment, I went to say goodbye to her. I don't recall much of the conversation except this. She very quietly told me how much she loved me and kissed my cheek. I felt like I was thirteen years old all over again. That is how I will remember Lara.
Rest in peace, dear lady.