Summary

The website content recounts a personal encounter with Sir David Attenborough by Celine Lai, a Biology graduate and avid fan, who cherishes his work and advocates for his longevity.

Abstract

Celine Lai shares her memorable experience of meeting Sir David Attenborough in 1984 at a bookshop, where she boldly asked for an autograph on "Life on Earth" instead of his latest book at the time, "The Living Planet." She fondly remembers his warm demeanor and encouragement towards her Biology background. Lai expresses her deep admiration for Attenborough, whom she affectionately calls "the Bro," and wishes for his immortality through an "eternity potion." She leverages her platforms, such as her "Fascinating Animals" blog, to review his "Zoo Quest" series and discuss his significant contributions to natural history. Lai also draws attention to Attenborough's support for climate activism and his legendary status in environmental advocacy, despite being 93 years old.

Opinions

Celine Lai holds Sir David Attenborough in high regard, considering him a legendary figure in natural history and environmental advocacy.
She believes that technology should be explored to extend Attenborough's life, reflecting her deep respect and desire to have his wisdom and voice continue to influence the world.
Lai is a proactive fan, not only meeting Attenborough and obtaining his autograph but also reading and reviewing his works, and promoting his messages through her blogs.
She values the impact of Attenborough's work so much that she creates fan posters to support him and encourages others to use them.
Lai acknowledges the importance of Attenborough's public words and actions, emphasizing his significant contributions to the understanding and management of the living world.
She agrees with Attenborough's stance on the urgency of addressing climate change and supports his endorsement of school climate strikes.
Lai is personally invested in reading and reviewing Attenborough's "Zoo Quest" series, indicating her commitment to spreading awareness about his earlier work.
Through her writing, she positions Attenborough as a brotherly figure to all life on Earth, suggesting a profound connection between him and the natural world.

My meeting with the Legendary David Attenborough

Some call him Sir, but to me, he’ll always be “the bro”

Photo taken by Celine Lai at Lake Cave, Western Australia, 2018

It was 1984.

I was a Biology graduate in a long line at a bookshop, eager to meet David Attenborough, in person.

When I got to him, I held out a copy of “Life on Earth”, rather than his new book at the time “The Living Planet”, published in 1984.

David was a little surprised because I was supposed to have bought his new book and get that autographed by him.

However, having some tenacity or determination (to get David’s autograph) I took him another of his books that he had written, which, of course, was “Life on Earth”.

I will never forget David’s kind sparkling eyes and his warm attentive face, as I explained to him that I was a Biology graduate. “I hope that goes well for you,” he said to me and signed the fly-leaf of the book.

Sigh. I love David Attenborough. I call him the “Bro“ — as in the brother to life on Earth” and I am looking for an eternity potion for him, to keep him going forever.

My Fan poster to support David Attenborough — created by me, feel free to use it

Isn’t there the technology today to keep the Bro alive and well for another 50 years plus? The Washington Post has published an excellent article about the possible “Anthropocene Age” the age of change of the natural environment brought about by humans.

I am lucky to have a set of David’s “Zoo Quest” books, which are listed in the article below, from my “Fascinating Animals” blog. 😺 🐶

David Attenborough - Master Natural Historian of Life on Earth

Sir David Attenborough (born 8 May 1926 in London, England) is Britain's best-known natural history film-maker. His…

facinatingamazinganimals.com

After wanting badly to read “Zoo Quest for a Dragon” last year I began reading the Bro’s “Zoo Quest” series. I run a Book Reviewers blog also (BRI), and published a Book Review of “Zoo Quest to Guiana” there. A link to the review is below.

Zoo Quest to Guiana

Zoo Quest to Guiana by David Attenborough reviewed by Celine Publisher: Lutterworth Press, London Date of publication…

bookreviewers.online

Stay tuned for my book review of “Zoo Quest for a Dragon” on BRI. 😃

The news article below is just one tiny slice of what this man is about. Remember folks, he is 93 years of age today, and he has done more in his Life than many of us together would have achieved.

'Outrage is justified': David Attenborough backs school climate strikers

Exclusive: broadcaster says older generations have done terrible things and should listen to young

www.theguardian.com

Let’s face it.

No matter what people say about David Attenborough’s latest public words or actions, we all know that he is a Legend, and his contribution, i.e. his understanding and knowledge and management and advocacy of our living world is mammoth.

About the Author

Celine Lai was born in Malaya (not Malaysia) and is the oldest inter-country adopted person in Australia. She loves reading and writing, and runs WordPress blogs and writes technical documents. She blogs mainly on Fascinating Animals.

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