I met Bill through his son Alex; a good friend from college days. I think I first drank beer with Bill at an Irish bar in San Francisco after one of Alex’s plays. When Alex took us to his home in the hills near Palo Alto, it was so beautiful and we were met with such hospitality. I was a fan of modern home design and their home was a testament to thoughtful design. I loved that there were real candles on their Christmas tree (and nothing else if I remember correctly) and Airstream trailers for guest rooms. Everywhere you looked was thoughtful design; what a way to live! Although I only saw him a handful of times, I remember Bill as kind, warm, and witty. We still have a beautiful ax that we got from him at a garage sale before they moved to New York. We will continue to chop wood with it and feel your warmth.