I was and am as appalled, horrified and heartbroken about Rob and Michele Reiner’s murder as the next guy, but I really don’t care for adoration tributes. Reiner has been quickly deified over the last week or so, but I prefer to remember people as they actually were deep down, warts and all. Just share gently and honestly, and don’t be afraid to discuss this or that shortcoming. (Example: Albert Brooks talking about how young Rob was naive and clumsy with women.) Rob was a spiritually buoyant fellow and emotionally generous in so many respects, everyone says, but no jumping up and down about this. Keep it real.
