Jurassic Park

"Michael's talent out-scaled even his own dinosaurs of 'Jurassic Park.' He was the greatest at blending science with big theatrical concepts, which is what gave credibility to dinosaurs again walking the Earth. ... Michael was a gentle soul who reserved his flamboyant side for ... morehis novels. There is no one in the wings that will ever take his place." — Steven Spielberg, reacting to the death of friend Michael Crichton, who wrote "Jurassic Park," "The Andromeda Strain" and other best-selling novels. Crichton died Nov. 4 at age 66 after privately battling cancer. (Source: The Associated Press; image: Armando Gallo/Retna Ltd.) Close