Dear Editor,
There is a real wisdom and power in Bob Dylan’s work; no one else comes even remotely close. At many different points in my life his words and music have been with me, and I know for many many others, too.
Personally, I would have just given him his own prize for being him.
I wonder if he will turn up to collect it?
If Bob Dylan thinks that this accolade needs not to be loudly proclaimed, that is good.
While winning a noble prize is a wonderful recognition, in his life journey, Dylan has reached where he is due to his inner strength. The media and others give such characterisations such as superstars, supermodels, poet laureate, honourable member, celebrity, etc that really do not mean much, for we are all basically humans and fallible.
Woe betides if the people we put on pedestals do no turn out so, for whatever reason.
Aren’t we all basically human beings?
Yours faithfully,
Rooplall Dudhnath
