Dear Max,

Don’t cloud your mind with anything that gets in the way of happiness, fun and clear thought. You can have just as much fun without alcohol and drugs, and you won’t forget what you did either.

I’ve always been able too. It makes me part of who I am. When I started playing my sax in bars, one of the seasoned bar musicians gave me some advice. He said that a lot of people would want to buy me drinks and when I’m on break I should leave a shot glass overturned in front of me. Then to tell them they bought that one. I got a lot of free food and comes that way, having my own fun.

Life is too beautiful to forget the good times.

Love,

Daddy