I was at a dinner in New York and heard Alan Chin, the famous raconteur, recounting the tale of Clarence's New Orleans travails………. It sounded so horrendous I thought Alan was making it up.
Clarence, I’m glad your safe. Even though this happened a while back, I hope this award cheers you up.
Peace.
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There's our man^ (The photo above was taken in 2002 as Clarence spoke to a Master class at Temple University / Photographer Unknown.)