"Moses" was supposed to live to 120...

Charlton Heston died at the age of 84. I thought he was supposed to live to be 120, like Moses.

I know it's probably not politically correct of me, but I like him. He may have said some horrible things while president of the NRA, but really, he was an earnest man (who was actually a "liberal" on some significant issues during the 1960s and 1970s). Plus, I sensed he was far nicer person than his political enemies gave him credit for.

And you have to love him in this--or this.

When I think about Heston, I am sometimes reminded of a Lenny Bruce joke about Moses not wanting to return to an earthly life because, says Lenny, "Moses feels embarrassed that he's only five foot two and Charlton Heston is six four."

Charton, rest in peace. I hope there's at least a ripple in the Red Sea tomorrow morning in your honor...