Remembering Emily Harvey (1941-2004)

..."Remember Emily for the people, places, and things she loved. She loved New York, where she came of age as a strong and resourceful woman; she loved Venice, that ancient mysterious city which gave up its secrets to her; she loved Pierrefeu for its mountains, its Scotch Broom, and its wonderful company. She loved cats and pigeons both. She loved men, sex, and her husbands and lovers, and she loved them even when they parted. She loved wine and food, and a good time. She loved being the center of attention. She loved boats, and she loved old cars, particularly Renaults, which she could fix herself. She loved Fluxus, because it was daring and honest. She loved Essex and her life there, and the people she knew and grew up with. She loved building and she loved builders; carpenters, masons plumbers, electricians, and architects. She loved overalls, and wore them all the time. She loved courage and bravery, and a good fight sometimes.
She loved life on Earth, and when she learned that she must leave it, she gritted her teeth and continued loving, making sure her love would not end with her death. Her life was too short, but it was very, very full."

--Emily Harvey

By Davidson Gigliotti.(President of the Emily Harvey Foundation)