Suddenly I don't care about that stupid fame/fortune job anymore

Posted in Jaw-Dropping Awe on September 14, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (5)

Because I have just read this.

Mr. Hanington, I wish I knew you in person.

But I am very, very lucky to know your amazing daughter. For a little while, I was fortunate enough to share an experience (living in a foreign country) with her. I just wish that we got to hang out more when we had the chance...

Now we are back in our original, opposite corners of the world, each battling our own demons and trying our best to move on and gain momentum until, eventually (hopefully) we'll take off and fly.

She is doing so much better than I am!

And now I know exactly why: She has the unfair advantage of having your genes!

5 Comments

Calla said:

that was so sweet... although, amusing aside, I originally read the text wrong, I thought it said "I wish I knew you in prison." Then when I clicked the link I thought, how awful that this sweet old man is in prison! Happily, the truth is otherwise.

September 14, 2007 11:37 PM

Mark Hanington said:

Hi Red. Thanks for your kind words. I hope you do well battling your demons. Zoot really loves and values you. Come visit Hawaii some day?

September 14, 2007 11:44 PM

Dave said:

Wow, some truly amazingly wise words to live by! Thanks for sharing! :)

September 15, 2007 3:48 AM

Miguel said:

Brilliant :) Thanks for that link to Mark Hanington. I'll definitely be following it from now on.

September 15, 2007 10:40 AM

SilverSabre said:

The spam bots love you. Thanks for the link babes, what a stunning post.

Although I do think you are meant for print, so step smart now!

September 19, 2007 12:35 PM

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SilverSabre : The spam bots love you. Thanks for the link babes, what a stunning post. Although I do think you a... [go]
Miguel : Brilliant :) Thanks for that link to Mark Hanington. I'll definitely be following it from now on.... [go]
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Mark Hanington : Hi Red. Thanks for your kind words. I hope you do well battling your demons. Zoot really loves and v... [go]
Calla : that was so sweet... although, amusing aside, I originally read the text wrong, I thought it said "I... [go]