Friday, February 18, 2005

Best Birthday Present EVER!

Johnny Cash

On Sunday I turn 40. Damn, time has flown by! I've been in and out of a minor depression concerning the loss of my youth all day, but suddenly my mood changed when I was sent the best birthday present ever!

Last year, Johnny Cash's best friend of many years, Bill Miller, wrote me a fan letter saying that he and his wife were big fans of my photography. He even said that had Johnny seen my work, he would've liked it too. I have my doubts about that, but we'll never know.

Anyway, he sent me a copy of the book he and Johnny compiled of Johnny's life called "Cash: An American Man". Once I opened it, I froze in disbelief to find that not only had Bill Miller signed it, but Johnny Cash signed it as well!

Johnny Cash has been a major source of inspiration to me in both my artistic and personal life. To have this wonderful memento means so much to me. Thanks Bill and Johnny!