Dear Mr. Smith:
Echoing the sentiment of so many of the letters I have read on this
web site, I can say that of the many souls that have influenced my life
through personal contact or
media, yours is one of the most important. As a young man out
on my own for the first time in the late 1980's, I had no real idea
how to cook good food. One day I
happened to catch your program on PBS and the rest was history for
me. I faithfully tuned in every chance I got. I began to experiment
with food and realized, as you
have taught, that food and life are to be celebrated. I still
do. You touched my life, as I am sure you have many others, in a
way nobody else has. I was
saddened hearing of the tragic events in your life. I am sure
that, coupled with the difficulty of putting together a new series, we
may not see you again on the television,
but please know that, speaking for myself, at least one person is still
cooking the way you always taught. I miss you. Thank you, Jeff.
God Bless.
Robert Cass
Oklahoma City