David: Norm, I remember it just like it was yesterday when they aired the first episode of the NYW on PBS. After the show concluded, PBS did something unusual and asked people to telephone in and offers their opinion. I ran for the phone as I could not contain my excitement for the program and hoped it would continue for another season! My father and I always sat in front of the TV and recorded every episodes so we could rewind it to comment on your techniques as well as on everything you made. I continued the same ritual today as I married and had children of my own. Over the years my father and I often talked over the phone about "Norm's latest show..." I am from Dorchester and have always hoped to meet with you one day and I would be certain to bring my father along. You have always spoken from the heart and I imagine you are not different in life as you are on either show. I have mixed emotions at this point as I never even considered life without watching you on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Nobody can replace you and many have tried to follow in your footsteps but it is not the same because you are the gold standard. I wish all the best too you Norm, your one of the great ones and an inspiration to all ages!! You certainly have been an inspiration to all of the members in our family.
From GreeneJohn at finewoodworking.com