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The late Jerry Orbach might be best remembered for roles such as tough New York detective Lennie Briscoe on "Law & Order" or the man who tries to put Baby in a corner in Dirty Dancing, but who knew that he was such a romantic?Over the course of their 25-year relationship, Jerry wrote love poems to his wife Elaine. Now they're compiled in 'Remember How I Love You: Love Letters From an Extraordinary Marriage.'
Jerry would leave the short-but-sweet notes next to her coffee cup so that she'd have a "good morning poem" when she woke up.
(His tough "Law & Order" shooting schedule often required him to come home when Elaine was asleep, and he'd still be sleeping when she was awake.)
When Jerry died in 2004, a family friend asked to read some of the poems at his memorial service, and that's where the idea for the book took shape. It's a collection of the notes and Elaine's memories of life with Jerry.
Elaine passed away earlier this year right after the book was completed.
Here are a few examples of Jerry's pithy poems. If they don't melt your cold, black heart, nothing will.
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Sunday 15 November
By Sage
It was a joy to read these Poems
So sweet! awwwwww... romance really does exist!
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Tuesday 24 November
By Donna D
I could not read Mr. Orbach's love poems. It would break my heart. After 43 years of marriage, my husband still leaves me a recorded love message on our radio/recorder. He wrote me love letters EVERY DAY before going to work at 5a.m. I saved many of them. There were hundreds. My husband is a tough, impatient and often angry man - but he always did and always does let me know how much he cares about me before he walks out that door.
I thank God for him - I must remember to appreciate it every day.
Tuesday 24 November
By Da Gimp
Great that Jerry was so devoted to his wife, which today is so rare. People take marriage and divorce for granted and are so ready to run for the fences at the first sign of stress, that the fact that he stayed devoted to her for so long speaks volumes to the level of class this man had. My only concern is if this is what he intended for pouring his heart out to his wife. I wonder how he'd feel about his innermost feelings being made into a book that some idiot critic is going to tear apart, just to get some press. There's always one who does. They're together again, in whatever afterlife there is. May they both rest in peace.
Wednesday 18 November
By lida
I'm a big Law & Order fan, and a big Jerry Orbach fan (he also played the candlestick in Beauty & the Beast!), and the very idea that this book exists almost made me cry. Or maybe I'm just hormonal. But this book sounds very touching. Ill have to check it out.
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Tuesday 24 November
By mkeqileha2
Life is so lonely .I am a rich man and seeking someone at present .I need a woman who can love me back .I also uploaded my hot photos on RichFlirts.Com under the name of kevin1979..It's the largest and best club for seeking CEOs, pro athletes, doctors, lawyers, investors, entrepreneurs, beauty queens, fitness models, and Hollywood celebrities.Please Check it out!I'm serious.
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Tuesday 24 November
By cagedlynx
Men like that do not exist anymore... im still searching
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Tuesday 24 November
By john
Yes it does. There are some of us [guys] still out there looking for something as special as this. I'm still looking for it too.
Tuesday 24 November
By Veronica
they do exist, I found mine 4 years ago, and he's been a blessing to me and my kids, so don't give up, they are out there, just be carefull not to confuse love with lust, but let me tell you once you do find him, you will know the second you meet him, believe me. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday 24 November
By Ashley
Yes they do - my fiance does this for me. He has a similar sense of humor. Except sometimes instead of written poems he'll make up songs and sing them on my voicemail when I'm at work or school.
Tuesday 24 November
By Orville
Men like that are made not born. Treat your man with love and respect and it might supprise what you get back.
Tuesday 24 November
By Jill
Trust me, they do exist! I met my husband 10 years ago next month and I knew on the first date that I was going to spend the rest of my life with him. And he has never disappointed!!!!! Believe LOVE IS REAL...
Tuesday 05 April
By Annie
Men like him DO exist.....I am marrying one this August!! Took 30 years for us to find each other and he's an incredible, sweet, supportive, encouraging, funny, intelligent, romantic man. He leaves little notes for me, surprises me with sweet things and we have deep conversations, he is chivalrous, I could go on and on. Please know that there ARE good, sweet men out there.....don't give up in finding the perfect one for you!
Tuesday 24 November
By karin
such a sweet story!! more people should have that kind of relationship.
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Tuesday 24 November
By tnucaebtnod
Aww so sweet.All my husband leaves me is list of chores I am to preform for the day.
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Tuesday 24 November
By Jay Love
Love the actor Jerry Orbach, was so sad when he passed and think of his great acting abilities often. he was really a good guy as well you can just tell that he wasn't a regular Hollywood phony type!!! miss you Jerry on L&O and all the other things you did, but they are around for ever so we can watch them!!!
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Wednesday 25 November
By BES
It is truly wonderful to know that Jerry Orbach was not only a good actor but a loving, caring husband. It makes me feel good to know that he expressed his love to his wife throughout their marriage. Wonderful, wonderful!
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Tuesday 24 November
By Julia
Those poems and the pictures were so sweet. I'm buying this book for myself for Christmas. They were such a lovely and loving couple.
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Tuesday 24 November
By Smitten
I met Mr. Orbach when I was 16yr old. I had crashed the set of a T.V. series he was filming at the VA in Long Beach. He was soo sweet and did not turn me in. Told me to sit quietly and I might learn something. :) It broke my heart when he pass away.
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Tuesday 24 November
By Paul
That Jerry Orback died? Dang, I liked him! Sorry to hear that. He was a very sweet man! and a great actor!
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Tuesday 24 November
By Elizabeth
I loved Jerry and was so sad when he died! The poems just confirm what kind of man I always thought he might be. I always wanted to play Lennie Brisco's girlfriend on L&O even though he was old enough to be my dad....it would have been great fun..don't ya think?
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