Sounds like Ellison is not ready for eternity and the Lord has been giving him plenty of time to get ready. He needs to cast his life upon the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved. Else he may live unmoving cigarette on an ashtray forever.
Lord Jesus, please convict Harlan Ellison of sin and have him humble himself before You to receive You as his Saviour. We pray this in Your name, Amen.