Douglas Coupland twittert, Dear people in my life: I can’t be alone right now. Please come to the house if you can.
Norm Wilner @normwilner 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
People will come. Hang in there.
Stephen Quinn @CBCStephenQuinn 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
Would be there if I could. I’m in Toronto. Please be okay.
Erik Rolfsen @erikrolfsen 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
Call this number: 18007842433.
Doug Hempstead @DougHempstead 6h6 hours ago @DougCoupland
We met in Ottawa. I’m a journalist. I drive by your beautiful firefighter monument every day.
Natalie Moore @nataliemoore838 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
anyone on here in Canada that can call for help? Don’t think @VancouverPD is 24/7
Vancouver Police @VancouverPD 9h9 hours ago @nataliemoore838 @DougCoupland
Thank you for letting us know, Natalie.
Daniel Lodewyk @dlodewyk 8h8 hours ago @VancouverPD @nataliemoore838 @DougCoupland
Doug. Please be safe.
David Allison @IncDavidAllison 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
Chris is on his way. XO
Aislinn Hunter @AislinnHunter 7h7 hours ago @IncDavidAllison
pls ask Chris to let us know if he’s ok. I’m nearby but don’t know D’s address.
Matthew Pearson @mpearson78 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
In Shampoo Planet you wrote ‘Our achievements make us interesting but our darkness makes us loveable.’ You are so loveable.
victoria smith @sfgirlbybay 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
too far away, but are you okay? should we call someone? just a concerned fan.
Margo Mostly Stern @wordstern 10h10 hours ago @sfgirlbybay @DougCoupland
Same. Concerned.
Emily Burns @emilymelissabee 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
The only person I imagine you know is @RogersShelagh – not sure if you know one another well though. Hope you are safe.
Shelagh Rogers @RogersShelagh 7h7 hours ago @emilymelissabee
thank you, Emily.
Emily Burns @emilymelissabee 7h7 hours ago @RogersShelagh
Thanks for your kindness. I’m glad he is safe.
Shelagh Rogers @RogersShelagh 3h3 hours ago @emilymelissabee
you are kind.
Ian Andrew Bell @ianb 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
‘When you’re going through hell, keep going.’ Practical wisdom from Winston Churchill that has served me well.
Kerry Clare @KerryReads 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
am not a person in your life, but you’ve always been in mine. Still a fellow traveler. Hang on.
Amanda Jette Knox @MavenOfMayhem 9h9 hours ago
OttDear @DougCoupland
This is one human being sending another human being love. Please know you are not alone. I’m here if you need to talk.
Aisling Chin-Yee @spectraversa 9h9 hours ago
URGENT CALL OUT TO FRIENDS OF DC RT @DougCoupland Dear people in my life: I can’t be alone right now. Please come to the house if you can.
Fashpo @fashpo 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Hope those who live nearby arrive soon. Until then I am sending love from Denmark.
Mack Gordon @mackgord 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
once I met u in GI market & got the nerve up to say hi. You asked my name, it meant a lot to me. I think of it often. Be well.
Megan Verchere @mverchere 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
just emailed you. Rodan, bruce and cindy and I are all in town. We love you and can come anytime you need us.
Bruce Verchere @BruceVerchere 8h8 hours ago @mverchere @DougCoupland
I know where our mom Mary would be right now!
Gerrit Lukas Lohmann @grmon 9h9 hours ago
Berlin, Germany @mverchere
maybe you should just go there if in town. He already asked you over.
Shelagh Rogers @RogersShelagh 7h7 hours ago
@DougCoupland
all my love from Vancouver Island, my friend. Me and Charlie.
EUphemeragrrl @ephemeragrrl 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
your words got me through some sticky times, I hope words, love & friendship get you through yours
Marilyn Thomas @MonkeyMarilyn 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Hope you’re okay. You may not remember a young assistant on JPod, but I remember your kindness.
J Stayshyn @UnionSt 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
[picture of dog and portrait, close up of face of young man]
Arjun Basu @arjunbasu 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Things ok, Doug?
Clever Cupcakes @clever_cupcakes 10h10 hours ago
Verdun, Montréal
[Clever Cupcakes Retweeted Doug Coupland
]
If anyone knows @DougCoupland personally please see RT. I selfishly can’t deal with the loss of another great mind!
Daniel Lodewyk @dlodewyk 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Doug. You contribute so much to our world. You have positively inpart shaped my worldview, you gave me rose colored glasses. [heart]
Daniel Lodewyk @dlodewyk 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
You celebrate differences, you champion weird and you have great stories to tell us about ourselves, our world and Canada. [heart]
Eleanor Rigby @Just_a_Grrl 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Hi. I hope you have a house full of people right now. Please know that you are important. I’m sending you love from Detroit.
Kim Leonard @kimleonard 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Support from Boston. You’re loved & needed in this world. Stay a minute more. Then another minute, til you feel better.
I’m Dr. Dvorak @hidvorak 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Thank you for being you and for making my life materially better with your work. I don’t know you, but you are loved.
GemiYakiciBrdgBurner @genericitiness 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
please stay. You make our lives beautiful. You’re beautiful. We love you. Like really love you.
Evelien Chiau @_evelienc 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Dearest Doug, we’ve met once and you have no clue how much it meant to me. If I can mean anything for you, please let me know.
Loueyville @loueyville 10h10 hours ago
@dougcoupland
That’s upsetting. I hope you’re okay.
Tim de Boer @TimdeBoer_NL 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
please be safe.
David Emery @djcemery 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Hang in there, Doug.
noreen @neomonki 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
i love everything you have ever made. I hope you’re able to find someone to be with you. Please stay strong.
Marsha Mason @mowsh 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Shared. The community will find someone, if you don’t have someone there already. You are loved. Hang in there.
Greg Smith @onshi 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
You don’t know me & though I can’t help much from TO I’m going to visit Float Forms & send good vibes
J. Lam @zengarden17 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
People care. Just know this to be true. Very evident in these tweets.
MargaretChoke-aBitch @meeses 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Far away, but my heart is with you. I’m just a person, but your work has always meant so much to me. Please take care.
sodaflux @sodaflux 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
You matter to a great many people Mr Coupland… the world needs you. You are not alone.
Christel Valsinger @christelv 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
I hope you’re ok. 
[heart]
(((dr_bombay))) @dr_bombay 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
please be well. the world needs you and your wonderful viewpoint.
Nigel Campbell @nigelccampbell 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
your work makes a difference. Be well. Breath in, then out. Repeat
(((James Everett))) @tuckernuckjim 10h10 hours ago
Nantucket, MA
@DougCoupland
You are not alone. 
[two people holding hands]
Mark McKenny @mgmckenny 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Stay safe Doug. Too many nasty things going on in the world, we need love and lots of it.
Paul Alex Gray @paulalexgray 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
would swing by now if I could! Hope you have get some visitors round for a good evening. Take care.
Maria @mariazmess 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
sending spirit hugs
Zelda Pinwheel @zeldapinwheel44 6h6 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Sending love from Winnipeg.
SARAH L SAUNDERS @MissNestor 8h8 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Sending love from Scotland. You are a constant inspiration to me X
[sticky ‘I’m time snacking’ and ‘waiting for Godot’]
Little Dwayner @littledwayner 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
if you’re in Vancouver, come down to Harbour Air and I can send you on a plane ride, usually does the trick :)
snee @wikisneedia 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
you’re a bright light in a dark world, we need you and love you.
Emma Dixon @EmmaDixon_EU 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
you don’t know me but I just want to say: Please know that you are loved and let us know you are safe.
City Lights Bookshop @CityLightsLondn 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
You are cared about, even by those of us you don’t know. Reach out until someone grasps your hand.
Lisa @lisawritescopy 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
[a lot of hearts]
Mark Louie @homersapient 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
I met you in Banff when you were reading from Generation A.  and hugs  from the Canadian Rockies
[heart, bear, mountain]
Micah Joel @micahpedia 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
your are my mentor. What can I do for you from 1000 miles away?
Stuart Pearson @stoopearson 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
are you okay
filmcraft @filmcraft_ 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
I wrote you an embarrassing letter when I was an embarrassing 20-something and you graciously wrote back. Forever thankyou.
filmcraft @filmcraft_ 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
Too far away, but thinking of you from Canada’s most embarrassing city
Bean simple @bean_simple 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
Bean simple @bean_simple 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
hang in there, big guy. You’re quality. #invictus
John T. Unger @johntunger 2h2 hours ago @DougCoupland
I’m glad you’re able to ask friends to come help. Be well.
Susan Fraser @InvPac 3h3 hours ago @DougCoupland
Loving hugs from Vancouver.
Natalie Morrill @natalie_morrill 3h3 hours ago @DougCoupland
! Really hope someone came to be with you & hope things are a little better tonight. So glad you reached out.
[heart]
kc dyer @kcdyer 5h5 hours ago @DougCoupland
Sending best wishes. Hope your friends have all arrived!
dwitri amalia @dwitri 6h6 hours ago @DougCoupland
you have a beautiful mind. Worst. Person. Ever. brought so much joy in my life. Be well. Love from Indonesia.
Erin McGann @erinehm 6h6 hours ago @DougCoupland
My 6yo son built LEGO towers with you at the VAG, he sends his good thoughts.
Eliza von Baeyer @IndieGoDesigns 6h6 hours ago
Ottawa, Ontario @DougCoupland
<3 <3 From a superfan since Gen X
thegogglesmedia @thegogglesmedia 7h7 hours ago @DougCoupland
wish we could ! but so many miles away. sending good thoughts: Be safe and be well.
tobias c. van Veen @fugitivephilo 8h8 hours ago @DougCoupland
—sending you forest vibes from Whistler’s mountain sky.
jax @jaxsaid 8h8 hours ago
Richmond, British Columbia @DougCoupland
we [heart] you Doug.
Jeannette Montgomery @OkanaganWriting 8h8 hours ago @DougCoupland
Sending Tippy love vibes your way, sir. I know of what you tweet. [picture of a sleepy or depressed or tired cat]
patrick foster @patrickfoster 8h8 hours ago @DougCoupland
Mate, I’m out of town. Hang in there—
Isabel Jordan @seastarbatita 8h8 hours ago @DougCoupland
you don’t know me but your work has had a huge impact on my life. I hope you have loved ones gathered ‘round.
Isabel Jordan @seastarbatita 8h8 hours ago
[
Isabel Jordan Retweeted Doug Coupland
]
Signal boost. If you’re in yvr and connected w/ @DougCoupland reach out – he needs connection right now.
Jen Ronan @JayRow 8h8 hours ago @DougCoupland
Big steaming piles of love & solidarity from those of us who’ve been down in that bunker before. Also your work is fantastic.
Cityreal @Cityreal 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
sending good vibes and best wishes, from artists you have inspired! DM us your address for company and a pleasant distraction.
Susan BranniganRampp @Hockeylionsmom 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
follow me. Let’s talk
Susan BranniganRampp @Hockeylionsmom 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
go out for a walk. Starbucks. Bookstore.
db @bittersweetdb 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
Long distance hugs. Hope everyone is OK.
F @fanvav 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
too far away but sending my love – I need your work which inspires me always.
Merina @SironaFae 9h9 hours ago @DougCoupland
What area do you live in? What do you need?
ashstephanie @ashstephanie 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
hey! You are okay.
Barbara Aversano @ladyvalmont 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
o(
Web @KoningWeb 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
You are one of my hero’s. I’m right here.
benjamin j borley @bart1eby 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
I’m there in spirit if not in person…
jessrawk @jessrawk 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Sending love, whatever it may be. [six blue hearts]
Gwen Mesco @messily 10h10 hours ago @DougCoupland
Sending love and gratitude from a longtime fan. Please stay with us.
Mimi Van de Fritjes @silbensalat 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
bit concerned now. Are you okay?
Glenn Grigsby @GlennGrigsby 1h1 hour ago
@DougCoupland
I grew up w/ your books/art, and they set me on the path I’m on today. TY, listen to your fans, call for help if you need to.
Toxxic Tara @vwscully 2h2 hours ago
@DougCoupland
sending good vibes from #StratfordON ! 
[heart and canadian flag]
Craig Moore @SpiderVideo 4h4 hours ago
@DougCoupland
we have a busy house on the east coast but if you need to get away let me know.
Trudi-a-go-go @Trudiagogo 6h6 hours ago
@DougCoupland
brave soul. Here with you in the twitter verse.
kimberleigh christie @chismosa 6h6 hours ago
Hillsboro, OR
@DougCoupland
hugs from a stranger in Portland. I’ve had a dark fucking year. We all need each other [heart]
Anne Pratt @AnneEliSonia 7h7 hours ago
@DougCoupland
call anytime. Seriously. Connect and I’ll send you my number.
I AM CHAGA @chagasigne 7h7 hours ago
Copenhagen, Denmark
@DougCoupland
Thoughts and love all the way from Denmark. Been a true fan since Gen X. Reading your books helped me understand my life.
Geordie MacDonald @Geordie1977 7h7 hours ago
@DougCoupland
‘hello jed’ helped get me through a very rough patch. Thanks for that. -a fan.
Alison @nottoyield 7h7 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Your work changed my life… Loved randomly meeting you in an airport in Vegas and our conversation. Much love to you… [heart]
SugarCookie @sdesla 7h7 hours ago
@DougCoupland
[three red hearts]
Adrienne @AdriePetersohn 7h7 hours ago
@DougCoupland
my all-time favourite author, my inspiration. Be safe, so many people care about you.
Shari Stout @ShariStout3 7h7 hours ago
@DougCoupland
People care about you. You are not alone.
Adrienne Muscat @AMuscatPurrs 8h8 hours ago
@DougCoupland
I can come over any time.
Mike Marra @mjmarra6 8h8 hours ago
@DougCoupland
@SickNotWeak is really helpful
Mindy Blinkhorn @mindy_blinkhorn 8h8 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Hang in there. Sending good thoughts your way. You’re well thought of in these parts.
kat @katcentric 8h8 hours ago
@DougCoupland
So much love. [heart]
elvisismycopilot @cjdprime 8h8 hours ago
@DougCoupland
hope you’ve found the company and whatever else you need to get you through, we need and want you in the world xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Beyond Utility @utilly 8h8 hours ago
@DougCoupland
and, it takes all of this to finally get an invite? Would be there if there wasn’t a pesky ocean. X
A-M @Sasky1972 8h8 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Wishing there were words to help. Be good and kind to yourself.
Sean Peden @Sean_Peden 8h8 hours ago
@DougCoupland
you are never alone
Jessica Saravia @Jess_Saravia 8h8 hours ago
@DougCoupland
thinking if you.. Hope you have support coming your way
James Broad @lordmelbury 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
just unclothe yourself and go free in the streets
Julie Clancy @julieclancy 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
not in your life, but you are in mine and you mean so much. Please take care. [picture of a page in a book, signed]
Emir Kaymakoğlu @emiracle 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
You’re one of the best minds of our generation. Sending you lots of love and respect. Cheers!
Alex Ball @polarweasel 9h9 hours ago
[Alex Ball Retweeted Doug Coupland
]
@GreatDismal please call @DougCoupland!
Mats Marquardt @HeklaMaMa 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
your stories made me a better person.
Janice Kelly @oara 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
sorry that I’m not one of “your people”. Guess I’m not an ‘elite’. Doesn’t mean I don’t admire you.
Russ @RWizz1e 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
I’m in London and we’ve never met. If it helps I’ll come?
Cara McLoughlin @ARashfashioner 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
lots of people holding out hands to you. I know you might not feel it but please know the love is there xx
Christina Kiepper @Artist_Dreams 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
You’re not alone! It’ll get better.
John Howarth @CordsofBeige 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
love and respect coming your way from England!
Kristin Kubasiak @kubasiak 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
*slides virtual Kraft individually wrapped cheese slices under your virtual door* You’ve been on my mind today.
22randini @22randini 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
have loved your work since Shampoo Planet – permanently on display. Please be good to yourself.
Carita Forslund @karitchen 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
I am not in your life, but you been in mine for a long time… Hope you are ok. [heart]
OscarAndKennedy @OscarAndKennedy 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
You are very loved, and I hope you are ok.
OscarAndKennedy @OscarAndKennedy 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
It was Everything’s Gone Green, and I was a badly paid PA. It was a dream come true to work on a movie by my fave Cdn writer.
OscarAndKennedy @OscarAndKennedy 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
You once gave me sugarcane from Chinatown to chew on on a hot summer movie set. Loved you ever since. Thanks DC.
ᔚᗗᖱ ᑸᕱᘜᗗᘘ @vmdTM 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Please take care.
Steve Haunch @smhaunch 9h9 hours ago
Islington, London
@DougCoupland
take care Doug, you’re not alone.
Mike マイク @mikeisawake 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
You and your work are a bright spot for so many people. Please take heart from so many of us that admire you.
Ken Chesnutt @kennychesnutt 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Hope you are ok Doug
Lesley @LesleyHere 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Please call a friend. You are not alone.
SFR @ritarigmor 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
hey Doug me and @wikisneedia got big love for ya. Hoping you are ok xx
super flat oladushek @Akagarasu_ 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Please be well. Sending love from Russia.
Babs @BabsNL 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Stay safe please.
David Weaver @DavidTWeaver 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
I hope you’re okay. Your books helped me when I was not okay. It gets better
Marathon of Hope @MOHtheMusical 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Sending love to you. Thankful for you and your wonderful work.
Porno the Clown @PornotheClown 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
many people care. This is curculating. Be if good cheer.
JesperMattssonTottie @_jmt 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
we all need each other.
Ruth O’Neale @ruthoneale 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
you’re very important to people here most of whom you’ve not yet met.We’re here.This isn’t a platitude.We’re listening
Ambrose Duffy @ambroseduffy 9h9 hours ago
Be well @DougCoupland
AuthenticityEclectic @LoriGlier 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
your an amazing man if you need to talk please inbox me!
ronnie ashworth @huey98758 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
hey Doug. Hang in there man.
Daniel Mealo @dmealo 9h9 hours ago
@DougCoupland
The world is richer with you in it, friend
Miss Dexter @MissDexter1 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
you’re not alone when you have Twitter. You have 472.000 people that care. X
Alskicav @Alskicav 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Dear Doug you are not alone. Strength & love to you and all who feel the same right now. We all need the cavalry sometimes
Stuart Pearson @stoopearson 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
wake up…the world is alive #generationcoup
HAYLEYJANE PARFITT @HAYLEYJPARFITT 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
don’t let the darkness engulf you…You & your work inspires me.Hope your family & friends hear you reaching outHold on [heart]
Graham @GramoneFielding 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Be strong Doug, we need you.
A.W. @azijn 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Whatever it is that’s happening, reaching out is a good thing.
Joe @jjfantauzzi 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
You are not alone. People will come.
Garnant @garnant 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
love from Italy
Scott McArthur @LoganPhive 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Please know all of these people are with you. Be well.
Martin McMahon @martybhoy07 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Unfortunately/fortunately I’m in Italy right now. Do know that your books have made a great impact in my life.
Paul Childs @npchilds 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Consider this a virtual house visit, take care Doug, a lot of us care about you!
Ms. Fossington-Gore @LeoDoppelherz 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
All the best to you. Love from Germany [heart]
Martin McMahon @martybhoy07 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Met you in Waterstones in Glasgow many years ago, great night, still have the book you signed.
Kate Cook @Dockatecook 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
if I could I would. Hope you are ok xxx
Chris McGee @seeteegee 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
i hope everything turns out ok soon. Best wishes.
Lone Bodot @Lonebodot 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Virtual hug. Need you to be okay.
Katrien Vermeulen @Mieuw 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
Take care please x
Gemma Hobson @Percival1st 10h10 hours ago
@DougCoupland
I would come if I could from London UK x