My birthday. I turned 14 on this date. I’m now 51, and have spent the better part of my life as a creative. First as a musician, and during the last 5 years, as a filmmaker. I heard Jamie’s story and was profoundly moved. I understand the drive to create.
The Iran Hostage Crisis begins when sixty-three Americans are among ninety hostages taken at the American embassy in Tehran by three thousand militant student followers of Ayatollah Khomeini, who demand that the former shah return to Iran to stand trial.
Sunday, November 4, 1979
My birthday. I turned 14 on this date. I’m now 51, and have spent the better part of my life as a creative. First as a musician, and during the last 5 years, as a filmmaker. I heard Jamie’s story and was profoundly moved. I understand the drive to create.
The Iran Hostage Crisis begins when sixty-three Americans are among ninety hostages taken at the American embassy in Tehran by three thousand militant student followers of Ayatollah Khomeini, who demand that the former shah return to Iran to stand trial.
This is the day I picked up my one and only white chip, God willing, and got sober……the most important day of my life!!!