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Harlan Ellison wasn't really grumpy all the time, and he did have friends, and there are also stories demonstrating that he was [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold|capable of being a wonderful human being]]. He also appeared as a [[Self-Parody|grumpy caricature]] of himself in ''[[Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated]]'', giving a lecture that concluded "...and that's why nothing good has been written since the 1970s". The stories about Grumpy Harlan Ellison are a lot funnier, though (example: allegedly once mailing roadkill to an executive -- ''fourth class'' -- along with a recipe for gopher stew).
For an in-depth look at the man's genius, madness, and general [[Jerkass|assholery]], check out the documentary on his life and career: ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20080921213628/http://hotdocsaudience.bside.com/2008/films/dreamswithsharpteeth_hotdocs2008 Dreams with Sharp Teeth]''. The film features commentary by [[Robin Williams]], [[Neil Gaiman]], [[Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|Ronald D. Moore]] and others who have known, worked with, or have been influenced by Ellison and his writings.
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