Life isn't fair

Over the last few days I've heard of a blogger that died suddenly who was a couple of years younger than me, the sad death of Paul Gray (bassist with Slipknot) he was only in his thirties, and now a friend at work has found out that he has an agressive tumour in his mouth.

Life just isn't fair is it at times.

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  1. Gerry Snape26 May 2010 at 14:43

    No it certainly isn't even if we kid ourselves about it all. that situation I wrote about before came to a climax this week, nearly at death. thanks for all of your honesty.

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  2. The Blue Daisy26 May 2010 at 21:42

    Indeed, I was very sad to hear of the death of Paul Gray - supurb player. heard a very touchin speech given by Slipnot on radio 1 earlier. Anyt other comment just seems cliche, but prayers to your friend and to Paul Gray's family and bandmates xx

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  3. Piley26 May 2010 at 21:42

    nope, no guarentees, no assured happy endings.

    Stories like this give you a bolt, and make you realise what you have, and what you should be grateful for.... yet within a few weeks you are back to moaning about your lot. Sad but true.

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  4. punxxi27 May 2010 at 02:51

    not but sometimes it seems very much fairer to others

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