Remembering The Passed

Remembering John Simon, Clive James, Barbara Hillary, Nick Clifford John Simon was the acerbic critic for a number of publications, and he reviewed plays, movies, and films. He was one of America’s top critics for decades, known for his well-written but frequently acerbic reviews and insults. Clive James was one of Great Britain’s top critics in a mold similar to that of John Simon. James was erudite and comfortable on television, reviewing and participating in both high and low culture. Barbara Hillary was the first African-American woman to reach both the North and South Poles. She accomplished both of these goals after her 75th birthday. Nick Clifford was the last surviving stone carver who worked on Mount Rushmore.