1) Christgau is the best writer I’ve ever met and I met Lester Bangs and Cameron Crow to name but two.
2) I hope he maintains his rock and roll and
3) I have stolen so many one liners off him THIS YEAR ALONE!!
4) For instance, a coupla days ago, I suggested a musician should wrap up his penis and leave. Christgau comparing Mick Jagger to Prince, IN THE 70s.
5) When I was 22 years old I wandered off the street into the Village Voice and he gave me an assignment. Try and meet someone at Pitchfork or Stone or Spin – YOU WON’T GET PAST THE GUARD.
6) Quick favor? Just review the new Arcade Fire.