Bob White's Birthday

You know for years, I was convinced you had to be dead. You and many of your fellow residents of Queensbury street were not living lifestyles that were conducive to longevity. Then when we reconnected so you could be interviewed for the film I was rather impressed. You seemed to have made it through the gauntlet.
I wonder now what you would think if you could hear all the discussion, war stories and respect people had for you. You were not my favorite person Bob. You had an unpleasant side to you that I wanted to avoid at all costs. But you were an Icon. An Original. And One Of Us. I am amazed at how sad and empty i felt when I heard you were gone.
I hope you have finally found peace. We are all thinking about you, on your birthday.
And yes, I know you would hate what i have written cuz it's stupid, sappy and sentimental. Fuck You Bob!
Photo by Eric Systrom