John, this is what you a destined to do. The thing is, you had to have all those other life experiences before you could become the writer you are today. Every person you've met and every experience you've had contributes to the richness of your writing.

People love reading your stories because they are vividly told and rich with detail. You write as if you're having a conversation with a friend in a coffee shop and this makes your stories so enjoyable.

It's great to meet someone who appreciates the genius of Bob Dylan He is a brilliant lyricist and I've always been fascinated by him. I saw him live once in Paris. Unfortunately he wasn't great with the audience that night, but no one can take away from the genius of his poetry.

One of my favorites and one of his most brilliant songs I think is The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carol - a heartbreaking true story.
https://youtu.be/FmbwU3J-2kk