She was a true human and a wonderful person. Too many years ago I met her at a cookery school that I was attending. The 1st thing she ever said to me was "young man ! Gosh, what on earth are you doing here ? Are you lost or is my luck in ?"
We had a brilliant time, and when this very smart but way too uptight lady asked the question: "Clarrisa, do you know of any truly splendid dishes that could form the centre piece of a large banquet table". She looked at me and asked me to share a recipe with her. I made one up on the spot for braised fox. Lovely. The woman actually believed me and Clarissa though it was hilarious but never interrupted and stopped me. For all I know this lady will have possibly got her cook to serve it.
Very sad news indeed, her life was made good use of and she certainly did not waste it. She died far too young though.
Kind regards, Olaf