I think you have the wrong end of the stick. I was not only there but I was there with Nathaniel and his wife Leigh, and Barbara and some friends of mine. Nathaniel wanted to be there and John Aglialoro had nothing to do with it. It’s was a group of friends going out for dinner and then going to a movie and I paid for the tickets. It was an entirely private gathering and not related to the film. And it would have been highly improper for Barbara, a friend of his but not his wife, to tell him he shouldn’t pose for photos when he wanted to do so.

I knew Nathaniel well and I was there and contrary to what you describe he tended to liven up when people wanted their photos taken. It was his decision to take photos with them. I can’t speak of what you mean by becoming familiar with him, I spent many nights at his home having dinner. We attended conferences together and had lunches. I was in his home many times with him, his wife and others, including Barbara. He was always cordial, kind and something of a prankster. In the last few years of his life he became a good friend. Your snark doesn’t take that away and actually offers nothing to the discussion.

As for your description of him that night I have to dismiss it as invalid. From the moment we all gathered for dinner at the deli around the corner, until after the film when he and Leigh left for home, I was no more than five or six feet away from him and most the time closer. I also kept an eye on him in case he needed help. At no time did he appear lost, confused or uncomfortable to me. He was tired when he went home but enjoyed himself.

Out of that night I got great memories and he and Barbara both signed a copy of the film poster for me, which hangs in my entertainment room with other movie posters. I strongly disagree with your claims about Nathaniel in general and that evening in particular.