from afar, agreed to critique my first demo tape. i hung on to her every word. now i have a few words for her. gwen, you were a black woman who thrived in this brutal business, you transcended race and gender. you were simply brilliant and powerful. a quiet storm, professional, understated, humble. i won't give your age, because i was taught to never tell or ask a ladies age, i won't say good-bye. good-byes are so hard, but i will say so long and thank you.