This is what I wrote on facebook on the day Price died and also a picture of my bedroom fro when I was in high school in 1985.

Prince. I can't stress enough what an impact this man had on me and my desire to be creative. Anyone that knows me will tell you that there was no more devoted fan than me .Even though I never met him he was a mentor and a friend when I was growing up. He taught me that you could have a pain in your life and that your art could carry you through it. I will always be grateful for that "Sometimes it Snows in April" I will miss him dearly.... Sleep well Prince Rogers Nelson.