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"The only way to have a friend is to be one." Cr> Jeffrey, The above quote was repeated to me by =ou one early morning when you came to my office in Ohio to ask if you coul= do anything to help me after an unfortunate loss in Federal court. =his act of kindness is my greatest insight into your true character, which=as a defense, you hide so well. Over the years, l=have had some special relationships of friendship. Oscar Wilde said =quot;Friendship is love without wings." In each of these relati=nships, whether they be a bubbe or a mensch, they, like you, wanted their =oodness to be private. Anticipating your anniversary of today, I hav= thought a lot about the magnificent, unique person you are and I have con=luded that of all my friends, you are the only one that will, in my mind, =e forever young - happy birthday. Jeffrey, my bir=hday wish to you is that you continue to do sufficient, outrageous things =o satisfy that need inside, but not so many as to diminish the good work y=u are doing in your foundation. If that balance can be kept, I belie=e you will have a long and happy life. Your frien=, Jerry Gerald G. Barton The=Barton Development Group, Inc. 1741 Saint Margaret's Ro=d Annapolis, MD 21409

i use the expression all the time. . thx=for the kind words. and hope you are well