Becoming a part of a grown-up Hollywood nightlife became de rigueur. Getting ready to go see a band one night, I had on my favorite corduroy outfit that my mom bought me at the department store. I said, “I look cool, right?” to which Anthony replied, “You know, Mike, you look cool, but the thing is, anyone can dress like that. You’re a unique person, you should express your own self in the way you dress, not be like anyone else.” That really hit home, not just in the way I dressed, but in all forms of expression. I’m grateful to Anthony for encouraging me to embrace my own freakiness.
