Here's how you write a damn essay.

This moved me to tears because 1) There is no metaphor to describe how amazingly he writes and I would just sound stupid by trying. You need to just go read it. 2) I felt, deeply. 3) I saw a bit of myself.

Planet of the Blind: Frank Zappa, Disability, and the Fourth of July

I had the privilege to work with Steve for three years at OSU. In fact, not that I planned it, but he's why I went there in the first place. He changed my life. And I'm feeling free to gush because I'm pretty sure he's not gonna read this.