Greetings,

The About the Author link has been fixed--unless I am hacked again.

I have a connection to journalism and masscomm that few can claim. From helping him navigate his new computer in 1980 till his death in 1997, the originator of the "gatekeeper" theory was my best friend. He was instrumental in journalism re-defining and renaming as mass communication. I encourage you visit my references to learn about him, e.g., his affair with a founder of feminism who wrote about him her auto-biography after his death--best lover ever. A fascinating person.

After five years of an active friendship, I asked David who was world famous, an author of 30 books, and a double-digit millionaire, "Why am I your friend." His answer at the bottom of my references is one of the proudest moments in my life, one that is not without many similar compliements over the years.

Another unique moment that I treasure was when as a 12-year old I met the last man alive who had seen Abraham Lincoln.

One of the oddest compliments was DIBS: Deserted Island Bob.

I have had a very lucky life after leaving home at the age of 8, shining shoes to pay my way.

I am leaving Richmond and America on Monday at 6am for an extended period of weeks or months. If you want an interview on Climate Hell, hustle.

Best,

Bob Barnett
804 801-2130 (text only)