It took me a long time to realize that people think of Duchess as a friend, and that influences my thinking greatly. There are a number of people struggling who are following her, and I am always especially glad when I can tell that Duchess has given them a lift. People tell her privately that they’re alcoholics trying to get sober or stay sober, or their marriages are unhappy, or they have a child who’s terribly sick. I think talking to Duchess might be like whispering a little prayer into the wind. You know, it’s safe.—DG
