An old saying is credited to the Chinese, that translated as well as is possible states, "May you live in interesting times." Certainly we do.
Knowing that Yasser Arafat has not died, it may be possible that when he eventually does pass on, there may be another, new old saying: "May you die like Arafat." Meaning, may there be levity, comedy, and a general sense of lightness upon your demise. I certainly would like that.
Given as seriously as people take themselves, however, I suspect the adage will be more akin to, "May you not die like Arafat."
Too bad.
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