Forward
Herein lies my
unauthorized autobiography
I do ask that the reader
remember that this is a work of fiction. The episodes and events herein are
based upon my years on the road as a musician and entertainer. As my Cajun
friends would say: “Dis may not be da way it happened for real, but ‘tis the
way I choose to remember it.”
My friend, Bertie
Higgins, was attempting to write a novel several years back. He called upon me
for suggestions and help editing his book. During one of our conversations he
related what his good friend Jimmy Buffett said to him, “Writing my first novel
was the loneliest experience of my life.” I can confirm Jimmy’s words. I’ve had
a lot of lonely periods in my life, but writing this book has truly been the
loneliest experience of my life. But, it has also been one of the most
rewarding experiences of my life. As for Bertie, he gave up on the novel and
became a screenwriter.
The feeling of
accomplishment when I finally completed this collection of short stories was
sublime. I didn’t anticipate exposing myself to the degree that I did, but the
result was cathartic.
While the events are
true, I did change many of the names of people who would be embarrassed by
having their secrets exposed.
Thank you for reading my
book and allowing me into your head.
I gareawntee you will
never look at musicians the same way again.
