Today allow me to tell you about some of the good times I had with Paul Houde, because his death makes me very sad.
Paul Houde was enthusiastic about astronomy, space travel and athletics at the Olympic Games. He was an outstanding comedian and impersonator, radio host and actor in the film Boys in his role as the legendary “Fern”. Whenever there was a question about sports, people would humorously say, “Let’s ask Fern for the answer.”
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Paul was also recognized for his work as a radio impersonator. He took great pleasure in imitating the voice of Ménick, the sports hairdresser. He enjoyed harshly criticizing René Angélil, but one day this turned against Paul.
One evening, during a boxing gala, René Angélil comes up to Ménick and me. “Ménick, you should be ashamed of yourself for making such derogatory comments about me.”
Without hesitation, Ménick tries to explain that it is Paul Houde imitating his voice. No matter what Ménick tries to tell him, René is so angry that he never stops listening.
His brother Pierre Houde allowed me to experience an unforgettable moment with the Houde brothers duo. During Super Bowl XXXIX, Pierre throws a grand party at his house and is the halftime guest singer other than Paul McCartney.
Paul Houde was a great admirer of the Beatles. We sang Beatles songs throughout the game, so much so that the game became secondary to us.
Paul and I were at the last book fair in Montreal, where the topic of conversation was not sports but the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8th. Paul Houde, an avid astronomy enthusiast, explained the total solar eclipse to me in great detail.
Baseball, hockey, movies
I can't help but think of the baseball game with your son Paul-Frédéric at Wrigley Field in Chicago when Albert Pujols hit three home runs in the same game.
The smile on your face when your favorite team, the Blackhawks, won the Stanley Cup.
Our analyzes of the films and how much you teased me because I enjoyed watching the film “Casablanca” so much.
You have never hesitated to point out that you would never have had such a career without the support of your wife, Francine Audette.
Paul had a passion for space travel. Today I hear the astronaut say, “Houston, we have a problem: Paul Houde is gone.”