Perhaps only the great die young, yet true genius lives on as evidenced by Haring's enduring legacy -- his amazing contributions to art continue to flourish today in our homes, exhibitions and major museums all over the world.

The denial from the Nile that this is not a military coup can't whitewash the reality that the old guard is back in charge.

"To me, my tiny, gutsy Grandmother stands as tall and will always be as American as Lady Liberty herself."