Say Good Night, Dick

It's the second year since Dick Clark has decided to return to the booth and be a co-anchor for the "Dick Clark New Year's Rocking Eve" celebration.
This is so sad to watch, and while I admire Clark's courage, I think it might be time to say good night, Dick.
Clark is still heard around the world on his weekend program, "Rock, Roll and Remember" where his voice is clear, and from that perspective he will never leave radio.
But watching his performance after the stroke, certainly isn't what many will remember him for, although it is a courageous act, I'm certain he wouldn't be on the air if he weren't producing the event.
So, what should he do?
He should explain how he is a professional, and has made his living by providing perfect articulation of every word.
And while he believes that he can perform these tasks, he doesn't want to have these last year's performance be his legacy.
So, he will continue to work on programs at Dick Clark Productions, but will give his microphone over to Ryan Seacrest with best wishes.
What would happen?
Clark would be hailed as one of the greatest entertainers in modern history, right after Johnny Carson, Bob Hope and Bob Barker, the Iron Men of Entertainment, and he could sit back, relax, write a book about his recovery, his life and be on every talk-show to discuss the inside story of every rock and roll act that he knew.
Clark won't do this, and perhaps that's best. For many, working is their life, and without it, no matter how things have changed, they would die without their work.
It's a commentary about our society that work defines people so much, but it does, particularly in men.
While some men believe that the most toys and money proves their worth, what really proclaims victory is the ability to have people you love, people who love you back, and a feeling of accomplishing something every day.
Being in that position, is one that, sadly, few enjoy.