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Amen... Jay was not only funny and creative, but also generous with his time and influence. He along with Old Tucson founder Bob Shelton were both mentors to me when I arrived in Tucson in 1976... May they both enjoy whatever comes after lives well lived.

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I'm on the floor and LOL! hearing Jay ... and, at my age, I'm too old to DO that! I came to Tucson from NYS, on purpose, back in 1971. I never looked back or questioned my logic. Now, where are the two men and a small boy to help me get up off of this floor!

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"Oh mama!" I so enjoyed Jay's humor. He was truly one of a kind in the very best of ways, he made my 1970s and 80s of Tucson small town wonderful.

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I helped Jay put together and directed his wonder "Thankful For The Road" at the Temple Of Music And Art in February 2008. I have never worked on stage with anyone so connected to honest humor and honest pathos practically in the same breath. I wish I could find the film version of this to try and sell to Americans old enough laugh and cry at his autobiography mixed with great comedy bits.

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was lucky to see him perform once. Such am amazing human. I was introduced by his son Dan. I knew I was witnessing a huge legacy. 🌹

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