What was he like?
Complicated. Deeply flawed.
What was he like, speaking only from my personal interactions with him over the years 1966-1982?
Warm. Open-minded. Generous. Erratic. Fatherly. Inspirational.
I’m well aware I experienced only one or two sides of a multifaceted personality. Looking back with all I now know, I see him as neither hero nor villain, but as a very flawed person with an amazing vision, which I’m glad he passed on to the world. I’m glad I had a chance to know him.