I knew Bob Asprin (to us he was just Asprin-we never called him Bob or Robert)from the favorite local bar we hung out at in the French Quarter in New Orleans. I used to live about 50 feet up the street from a wonderful place called Fahy's Pub. Bob was one of the first people I met there when I moved to the Quarter in the spring of last year after a rough break up with my ex. He made me feel at home, was funny, friendly, and just a good guy to talk to. I was shocked and saddend when I learned of his passing. I had recently moved out of the quarter, as my liver could not take another 6 months of living there. Bob would probably agree with me on that, as we always saw each other at Fahy's on a nearly daily basis. He always had his Tulamore Dew and I always had a Smithwick's. Bob would talk to anyone, was a member of the pool league, and just a great guy to shoot the shit with. He will be missed by al of us who knew him as a friend, and obviously by all of you who were his fans. I am sure he would be suprised and would have a big smile on his face knowing how much you enjoyed his writing and his sense of humor. I thank you for your kind words about someone who I regarded as a friend and who I miss greatly.