I personally was more influenced as a yoot by
Mr. Ellison's blistering media criticism than his more famous fiction output, but I would be first.. well, second, after the man himself, to admit to his genius and his influence. And yes, I am cheerfully aware that he would probably be driven to rage by my creating this image to commemorate his passing. Now that you've passed on to the Core of Unquenchable Perfection, Harlan, try to kick back and chill out a little!