"JSB"

Speculation- I know longer try to engage only human, still, it happens... A writer myself, I know the worn cliches of quirky, brilliant eccentric, fiery bohemian, lovable, crotchety misfit, - troubled artiste... I've followed your work for decades knew you as none of these- not really... And through your skillful words I entered your world briefly, there, on the page I learned of your personal history, your life's chronology from prison to family man, screenwriter, award- winning author... Always, what impressed me were your opinions- your worldview, so like mine. And finally, meeting, one word stuck- it was your advice for us writers, " authenticity." It describes you perfectly, no posturing just down-to-earth accessible... simply attired, with an old truck, - the back filled with boxes of books- you gave us for free.