" Some people really “stay with you,” because they share so freely of themselves, are so comfortable in their own skin, have so much joy in their lives, even no matter what they’re going through, well perhaps of course this is because of the way that I knew him, which was relatively briefly and somewhat intensely - *perhaps*, but I’d also guess that he’s universally adored and always will be for the things I, too, saw and experienced. He managed to be the one person who most effortlesssly cut through the most potentially tedious and extremely awkward social situation: a huge group live/work quarantine, the only way you could complete a half finished big movie in the middle of a pandemic. This pic was taken on my birthday 2020, and this gentleman made that birthday (a big one), so far away from home and family, so special and so nice. When I say he was “most effortless,” that’s saying a lot because it was a huge British mansion full of very mindful and warm other humans. But this guy, he was the “come sit over here by us” guy, right out of the gate, as soon as you walked in the room the first time, not knowing what you were getting yourself into, and who doesn’t appreciate that? I so deeply admire and respect his unforgettable warmth and wit and ease in any situation; he was so funny and warm/quick/wise and just emanated talent and integrity and positive energy. I’m telling you, he will be remembered so incredibly fondly and by so many more than just me. He was so generous! He was so happy to be alive, I feel. I guess that’s the takeaway: for the rest of us to try to be as present as often as possible, and happily so, before it’s over. "