Director's Statment

Ok, how do I describe a man who is both a Mentor and a Creative Rock Star? I’ll try but my words are weak. In the time that I have known Goodie he has changed my work and influenced me personally beyond what I could have imagined another artist could do. #1 his charm and easy way is infectious. He has more Love in him than any man normally would after being through some of the things that he has been through. As I have been working on this documentary on Goodie I have learned about how cruel the world can be and about how you can make it a more beautiful place with your talents. Jeanette his wife and him have made a dynamite team with their tireless efforts to use the gifts they have to inspire and teach. They truly walk within their “calling”. When I met them I was working in art from a very potent but negative place. But “the meek shall inherit the earth”…that “meekness” is really strength under control. Dignified, powerful, intelligent, Loving. That is what describes the hearts of this man and his wife. With pride I will present to the world my version of who I think Goodie is because he deserves to be known. By knowing about him you too may grow. The infectious Love that is in something as simple as a greeting card hopefully will take over your life as it has mine.    -TJ Walkup