this was taken on christmas day, 2000. my whole family was back in new york while i was stuck working in LA. i started to get a bit down, when my neighbour brian came by and said that his schizophrenic brother, ricky was visiting, and would i like to take a picture of him. ricky was great and seemed to enjoy the process, and i instantly felt better.    
 
         

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