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Wonderful tribute to someone who made a huge difference in your life. Beautifully written and very moving. So much humanity and care in Uncle Bob. A lot of pain in that story too.

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Thanks, Olivier! Yes, the pain is there!

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I'll be honest, this made me bawl. It's so touching to hear how your uncle supported you. I know it's been a while now, but I'm still sorry for your loss, and thank you for sharing this. I wish more people had an Uncle Bob in their lives.

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Thank you for your good words about this. I do appreciate them.

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Yet another incisive and beautifully written essay, Richard. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us all; and thanks to your Uncle Bob for giving you the encouragement you've given so many other young (and not so young) writers. Be well.

Brian Russell

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Thank you, Brian. I am so appreciative of your support and you words. I hope all is well with you. Richard

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What an exceptional story! How important it is for us when there are people who respect our writing and understand what encouragement means for us! Lucky you, Richard, and thank you to your Unkle Bob for being such a person to you. Who knows, maybe without him, we, your admirers, wouldn’t have a privilege of reading your wonderful stories.

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Marina, I'm blushing!

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And now I understand why you gave such a marvelous lecture on "Le Mot Juste."

Beautiful essay about Bob. You make me wish I'd known him.

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Thank you, Katy. Lovely to hear from you!

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Thank you for always managing to find “the right word”. Love this with all my heart.

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This is so sweet of you.

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