Im not going to say anymore about the Rodney topic. I think its my own feeling of remorse for things I said in the past or things Ive done that were wrong. I tried in myself to reverse that but it has been a long haul. I really wish Rodney could come to terms with it. He has always been kind and friendly to me and yet I have seen him explode in social situations. He reminded me of me in instances.
A mentor told me once when I asked him. How can I a lowly student could be come a good actor. He told me this, "In order to be good in anything, you have to be a good person". It took me many years to understand how deep that was. I guess hoping that Rodney would be forgiven was in myself hoping those who I offended forgive me.
I apologize if I have confused the issue. I still like Rodney and admire his playing. And I have always respected Mark. I told him so when he took it upon himself to resurrect the US Open One Pocket way back when it was based in downtown LV.Surely a labor of love.
When David Milch, the creator of NYPD Blue and Deadwood, wrote for me as Mr Wu for 3 years I asked him "Is there anyway I could repay you for all you have done?". He told me "Yeah someday do something good for someone else too who needs it.". I try to live by that code.
