I'll never forget the day, many years ago, when the kitchen phone rang and a person said in a british accent "It's John Williams from London England, is Lou there?" Thinking it was a joke, but by his third introduction and commitment to convince me, I realized it was truly him. If you don't recall, John Williams is a celebrated classical guitarist and the most influential performer and teacher since Segovia. John and I spoke for a half hour talking about music and sound until he asked me to do the audio for his NY concerts. That week was wonderful. Similar to the time I was first asked to mix the New York Philharmonic or Paul McCartney, and now my favorite cellist Yo-Yo Ma. The names mentioned are the people who individually changed my life as a teacher, performer and designer with their talent, professional example and character. I have been given such gifts. I believe people don't really deserve anything, however we all have a will to choose how we will approach each day and the chance to make it worth something, not just to ourselves but to others. It's not by chance or by luck but by Providence. So, when Yo-Yo hugged me with his cello in one hand standing center stage in Avery Fisher Hall, thanking me for the great sound and recognizing all the hard work .......