From Cameron

I had the extremely fortunate opportunity to meet Gene at Wisdom Publications in the summer of 1999 and become one of his first assistants when the TBRC opened in Cambridge. Despite the fact that I had no idea what he was talking about more than half the time, Gene was incredibly kind and generous towards me. More than anything we would just talk and hang out. He told the most amazing stories and gossip that could never be recalled in a public forum. He was a fabulous connoisseur of great food and drink. Whether it was the Elephant Walk in Cambridge or Basta in New York, everyone knew him, loved him, and he always had endless time and picked up the check. Many will praise Gene for his erudition and work ethic, but he should also be remembered as a consummate gentleman and tremendous friend.