I've always said, "I wanna grow up to be just like Paisano." What a fantastic time he spent on this planet. Unfortunatly, those who knew him best have passed on also. I was compileing a book with the help of the late Trish Carter who knew him well. Sadly, when she passed on the accounts she and I had gathered went missing with her belongings. One of those accounts was an interview she had done with the late John Greif Sr., and varous conversations on tape I had made with Paisano.
I will always think of Habib like a father figure. He taught me a lot about living here as a new commer. I think about him everyday and will miss him a great deal. I'm so glad I saw him the night he passed. He said he was very sick and would not see me for awhile. I knew what he meant. Love ya Dad! Enjoy the transistion. TB