Good-bye to Alan Rickman! by DL Larson

I'm sad this great actor has left us so soon. I first adored Alan Rickman when he played the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, starring with Kevin Costner.

He was genius in his portrayal of nasty characters. And funny. Even likable. He had a way of revealing just enough of his character's hidden emotions to draw the viewer in.

And I have to mention his part as Hans Gruber,
in Die Hard, with Bruce Willis. A fabulous performance. He was a gifted criminal in front of the camera.

Most of all, we remember Alan Rickman for his role as the Master of Potions, Professor Severus Snape, in the Harry Potter movies. What a wonderful, delightfully, frightening character. Having read all of the Harry Potter books, I know first hand what a magnificent job he did bringing Prof. Snape to life.

Alan Rickman never received an Oscar for his performances, and he said something to the fact that, 'parts win prizes, not actors.'  How profound of him. I know as a writer, I would love to have someone of his caliber portray one of my characters. I imagine that is a dream of many writers ~ to have their work turned into a movie or play. Writers also strive for awards to show the world they are worthy, and folks should read more of their books. I don't believe I've ever come across a writer who would say, 'plots win prizes, not writers.' But then writers are a pretty insecure bunch. We dream of big characters, we rarely get to become one. Alan Rickman had the uncanny ability and opportunity to give a big character life. And we are all better for it.

Rest in peace, Alan Rickman. You will be missed.

'Til next time ~

DL Larson
www.DLLARSON.com

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