Simon's growing up?!

When I first came to Stanford, Simon was still a wild, crazy, and sometimes dare I say it, naked (or so I heard, and in the spirit of a roast, am not questioning my sources) young chap who just turned 40.  During the next 5 years at Stanford, I had a "positive" influence on the pompous Brit, but I still didn't fully tame him.  Several months ago, I started a brief correspondence with Simon.  It became clear to me that Mary and Emma subdued him further.  But I think this will do it.  Simon turns 50.  Welcome to adulthood Simon!

During my 2nd year in the Stanford Ph.D. program, my RAM filled up and I remember having a difficult time keeping classwork in long-term memory from that point forward.  Unfortunately, there are many things I have forgotten about my time at Stanford.  However, from what I recall, I enjoyed many times with Simon and the Crusties.  It was especially nice seeing Simon stand up in a crowd and say what needed to be said, even though it may have been the unpopular thing to do.  "Brave", "honorable", and "honest" are three of Simon's great characteristics.  He expects a lot of himself, and I hope he continues to live up to these expectations during his post 50 years.  

Simon, I'm going to give you the same advice that you gave me after my grueling Ph.D. dissertation.  "Now work harder!".  

Best regards Simon.

kris