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Stephen Hawking

25th on “100 Greatest Britons,” Stephen Hawking
used ground-breaking "text-to-speech” talking.
Given few years to live with Lou Gherigs’ Disease,
he surpassed expectations when life he did seize!

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Sara Kendrick

March 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM

It was amazing at his length of life with the illness he had. I think that the care and love that he got from his wife and family made the difference to a certain extend. My mother's sister had rheumatoid arthritis as did her daughter then the grandson had Lou Gherigs' Disease. My mother's sister lived to be 98 plus 3 months old, but her grandson died shortly after he found out about his illness then the daughter died shortly after her son. Thank you for sharing this one with us. I enjoyed reading it. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich

March 10, 2026 at 9:37 AM

I knew a guy with the rheumatoid arthritis. Such a horrible thing!

Andrea Dietrich

March 10, 2026 at 9:36 AM

He beat some really great odds!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

February 24, 2026 at 9:05 PM

An inspiring personality.Very well written.

Yann Rolland

February 23, 2026 at 4:17 PM

he was a misunderstood genius, so brave and clever, enjoyed your homage

Andrea Dietrich

February 24, 2026 at 2:33 PM

Thanks

Ink Empress

February 23, 2026 at 9:16 AM

Iv seen and read about him alot and i must say you always write the best clerihews! I love love this! He definitely is a legend ... is this for brians? Hah! I miss writing for brians contests. I havent had a look at any contests yet, maybe will host a contest shortly. Sending you light always sweet andrea

Andrea Dietrich

February 24, 2026 at 2:33 PM

Yes. I need to write more clerihews I guess. Thanks for stopping by, sweetie

Victor Buhagiar

February 23, 2026 at 1:13 AM

Excellent poem, though I am vaguely aware of the character. Good luck with the contest.

Andrea Dietrich

February 24, 2026 at 2:34 PM

The movie on his life was great

Joseph May

February 22, 2026 at 6:12 PM

Very nice Clerihew Andrea, best wishes

David Crandall

February 22, 2026 at 4:29 PM

Great poem on a great character. I read a few of his books and saw The Theory of Everything. It's a good thing for Stephen and the world, that they invention that text-to-speech technology just in time!

Andrea Dietrich

February 24, 2026 at 2:34 PM

Yes. That was a great movie. Thanks