November 16, 2010 marked my 60th birthday. It also marked a 46 year love affair with Barbra, as I have been a fan of her work since 1964. Everyone who knows me also knows how much I love and admire Barbra as an artist and a person. I should mention as well that I adore Robert Redford. In fact, in the office from which I am writing this hangs pictures of both of them.
Since I am from Chicago, another well known fact about me, thanks to this fabulous interview, I was able to convince my students here in Denver that I had arranged with Oprah, in the Windy City, to air this show in honor of my birthday. I did later tell them that was a lie, but I couldn't think of a better way to begin mt own festivities if I had planned it myself. It was a wonderful show case for Barbra's brilliance, humor and sensitivity. And, of course, I loved hearing her incredible voice as always.
Thank you Barbra for adding to the memorable event that was my birthday. It shall forever "light the corners of my mind." You have added to my life in ways you shall never know, but shall forever impact me. I'm sure that is true for millions of others as well. We love you.