Years ago, we had an unusual and unforgettable experience at my uncle’s funeral. Due to a mix-up at the crematorium, instead of playing Götterdämmerung, we were surprised with Champagne Charlie as the final song. This incident was even covered by Bernard Levin in the Times, accompanied by a cartoon depicting a champagne bottle with a skull as a cork. To add to the unexpectedness, my uncle’s photo appeared on page 3 of the Sun, sharing the page with a topless model. It was truly a sendoff that none of us could forget.
When it comes to my own funeral, I have already chosen the last song that will be played. It will be Ivor Cutler’s “I’m Going in a Field,” which perfectly reflects my personality and disposition.
In Charlotte Higgins’ article, she beautifully portrays a scene of a young man, completely focused and holding his breath as he carefully writes a line from the Aeneid on a half-baked clay object. However, I couldn’t help but wonder if this work could have been accomplished by a left-handed woman, challenging the conventional gender stereotypes.
I am deeply saddened by the decline of arts and language courses in schools, as highlighted in a recent report. It reminds me of a humorous remark made by the headmaster of my father’s school in Liverpool. He once said, “In the event of a fire, make sure those boys studying Greek get out of the building first.” This humorous anecdote speaks volumes about the value placed on these subjects.
In reference to Gustav Klimt’s painting, Dame mit Fächer, recently sold for £85.3m, it is indeed impressive, but I prefer to describe it as “costly” rather than “valuable.” After all, the perception of value is subjective and varies from person to person.
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