you might read her humorous and poignant remembrance below.
We were in similar places.
My first marriage was falling apart, and he was in the middle of a divorce.
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We both had young kids, both had recently canceled shows, so we needed this one to work.
We talked as we walked.
He made me laugh.
A little flirting was going on, as it always was with Alan… with everybody!
Alan was my biggest supporter, and we truly loved and trusted each other.
Youre opinionated, stubborn, strong, and you love telling everyone what to do.
He was snarky but direct.
Outside of my husband, he was probably the most supportive guy Ive ever known.
He knew so many people and touched so many lives.
You know the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon?
With Alan, it was actually three.
Alan had this way about him.
He was handsome, cocky, and fiercely intelligent, but he was no saint.
That was what made him so much fun.
He lived to connect with people, and even more important, he loved to make them laugh.
He was happiest when he could perform.
He was oddly humble because he did not really consider himself a great actor.
He often said, Im a master of B talent.
I can do a little bit of everything.
It didnt matter where: cruise ships, shopping malls, used-car lots.
If you wanted an emcee, no one was better or worked harder at making the event fun.
I admired him for that.
Growing Painswas a gift.
It lifted us both out of insecurity and changed my life forever.
Best of all, it introduced me to Alan.
He was my mentor and friend, and I loved him.
