Ilene starger biography definition

I’m breaking out of third person mode to try and express gratitude. 

So many people have given me opportunity, knowledge, kindness and loyalty during my career.

Some I knew/know quite well; others not nearly as well, but they have left an indelible impression.

Thank you to every person who has taken my questions seriously; shared invaluable advice and wisdom; given me a seat at the table; made me laugh when things were bleak; worked so hard and generously to aid me; has shown me the way by example.

I miss those who are no longer living.

When we’re young, time is so elastic.

We believe we have all the time in the world; yet, paradoxically, we are always in a great hurry. 

Suddenly (not so suddenly) we realize that ten, fifteen, twenty, thirty years have gone by. 

A pause, then, to thank, in particular:

Steven Lusthaus, my closest childhood friend; he remains in my heart.

How he loved ‘show business!’ He died far too young;