by Hilton Als
THANKFULNESS BECAUSE OF:
Walter
D.A.T.
Deborah Treisman—the years, David Remnick—for his Malcolm admiration and Pryor love, Junot: heart.
Profound gratitude to Brent Sikkema, Jean Godfrey-June, and Alexandra Shiva for their beautifully open doors, true hearts, and true shelter.
Then: Ang, J.C., Mr. S.R., and Mrs. S.C.R., George and Gary, Khandi—her voice—and Annie-pants, Miss Phipps, PM Doig, Miss Sarah, Miss Soah, and Miss C.K.N.Y.C.—for the conversations, and saying what needed to be said, for growth.
Love and endless thanks to: Phil Mariani, Ida Panicelli, the late Joe Wood, Tina Brown, Deb Garrison, Gary Smith and the American Academy in Berlin, Bob Silvers, the ever present Barbara Epstein, Thelma Golden, Vendela Vida and Dave Eggers—editors who said the word every writer needs to hear: Yes.
