Kelly,
First, I want to say please be strong. I know this is an amazingly difficult time for you. I saw my mother lose both of her parents in the same year, and she was stronger than I know I'd never be. I hope that strength is with you, too.

Second, I just wanted to say...I'm a 25-year-old girl from Philadelphia who's been a huge fan of your father's since an early age. My dad has been a fan since he was a teenager and he introduced me to your father's talents when I was 6. It probably wasn't the most appropriate things for a 6-year-old to hear(haha), but my dad told me "This is what you really need to know in life." He was right.

I finally saw your father at the Tower Theater last year for the first time. It was a big moment for me, and I look back now and think of how lucky I was to see him perform live.

Many generations have grown up with your dad's talents, and I'll make sure that when I have children they grow up with his comedic spirit as well.

Best,
Gina
Philadelphia, PA
roxchick83@hotmail.com

Getting a chance to meet you, your Mom and your Dad is something I'll always
treasure. He was a daily source of razor wit and wisdom for me as I was growing up.

Brenda, George and you were a trio of people who gave me every chance at a time when I didn't really deserve any, but please know that your generosity will never be forgotten, and the experience counts as an education that is still paying off today as I practice my craft here in TX.

Kelly, thanks for putting up with me at a time in my life when I was in a very dark and stinking place. The windows are open now and I live in warm sunshine with a loving wife and nurturing family, and all the things that I threw away have been given back to me ten times over.

Jeffery Haas