Soprano Farewell

Get a life, you guys; Tony is a fictional character. For those of you don't understand three syllable words: he does not exist. He was made up, a fairy tale, and just as meaningless.

So why did we all get so wrapped up in his life?

For one thing, the creator is brilliant, and for another--and this might hurt a bit--we do not have lives of our own, or the lives we do have are so awful that we'd rather get our undies in a bunch over some piece of fakery and fiction. I remember I cried when Spock died, so I'm right there with you.

James Gandolfino, you are one major actor. You created a character who is not only a slime ball, but a real human being too. Thanks for a wonderful ride.