I was 17, had just hit the Village and, of course got to meet Tex, who introduced me to great Chinese food(4 AM at 69 Bayard St, and of course, I never got to argue about what to order, just pay up when the bill comes), a raft of folks who are now old friends, philosophy, great music( a direct quote, "Never record anything you can't take on the road."). An intimidating sight to be sure, but what a great man.

Mark Ross