Sam, ... is the real McCoy, the real thing.

It's a Camelot story,

He's such a sweet guy and such a great guy to be around. He's always been so affable and pleasant. He'd always introduce his friends in the audience at every show. He's a great showman. Who doesn't like going into a club and having the band recognize them?

He's legally blind, born like that, wears those Coke-bottle glasses.

He'd have mattress ticking in his beard and in his hair.

This generous outpouring from such a distinguished and compassionate arts organization is truly reassuring and encouraging as we begin the transition from public to private funding to rebuild our arts and cultural network on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.