Quoted from Kevin

A C Carke wrote some books - mostly about monkeys. The other guy made a movie or two.

I can't agree, neither Clarke wrote mostly about monkeys, nor Minghuella made just a film or two.
And I didn't know that bit about Arthur sexuallity but really, I don't care. What means to me is the work of the people. In fact if you search deep enough you can find dirty and nasty things about all famous and loved ones. With one exception, my favourite band. That's why I never care about personal details of musicians, writers, artists. Only their work.
Beatles are the only solely great exception.

Quoted from nousha

I can't agree, neither Clarke wrote mostly about monkeys, nor Minghuella made just a film or two.
And I didn't know that bit about Arthur sexuallity but really, I don't care. What means to me is the work of the people. In fact if you search deep enough you can find dirty and nasty things about all famous and loved ones. With one exception, my favourite band. That's why I never care about personal details of musicians, writers, artists. Only their work.
Beatles are the only solely great exception.

Ok. I WAS JOKING. I couldn't believe no one had heard of Arthur C Clarke. And there are monkeys in 2001 (well primates anyway.) His enjoyment of having sex with young boys won't stop me appreciating his work (not that I'm a sci fi fan) but it does remind me never to make assumptions and  never put people on pedestals.

Arthur C Clarke was a Genius!!!!!!! it's so sad he's left us!  
i think he was a talent that you find very rare!