I stole this title from a guy called Sean who follows me on Facebook.
So I posted this morning’s bedhead, as one does…
A nonzero number of people asked about the painting behind me, which shows up in a lot of bedhead photos, since it’s in my office.
So I posted a picture of it, along with a story…
This was done by David Mac Dowell, and it was in the Crazy4Cult show that @thatkevinsmith curated back in 2008.
In 2008, Anne and I were living paycheck to paycheck, and there was no way we could afford to buy art, but I wanted to see it in person, so we went to the show. It was many thousands of dollars that we couldn’t afford, but that didn’t matter, because it had already been bought.
Five or six weeks later, the show closed. A week or so after that, this painting arrived at my door with a note that said, “Dear Wil, you can’t not have this. -Kevin”
Yeah. Kevin Smith bought this for me and gave it to me as a gift.
I love it, and I look at it every day, because it reminds me of the time that Kevin did something so kind and generous for me, because that’s the kind of person he is.
Then I linked it to Facebook, and someone there said “Snooch By Me” and now the circle is complete.
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Make me cry now. That is the sweetest thing I’ve read today. I’m so glad you have that painting-what a moment! And a reminder that for every mean or cruel thing someone speaks, writes,prints or posts, there are an equal amount of wonderful things done, said or posted. Thanks!
I could not love this story more! I hope you’re feeling better this afternoon!
What a great story!
Awesome story, and so sweet. I love Kevin Smith……his movies, his “lectures”, his sense of humor. That he’s an avid hockey fan doesn’t hurt either. I didn’t know he had the sentimental generous nature that you described. Even better. I’m glad he did that for you, because you are deserving of kindness and loving deeds that make you feel good.
Great picture. Great story. Great friend. Lucky man. 😉
This is wonderful. Just looking at the painting, I had to step back, cry for a while, and then return and look at what I missed the first time, laugh out loud, then read the story and cry some more. What a perfectly, unaccountably beautiful thing!
What a wonderful gift from a wonderful friend!
I’m going to paint you now.
Fucking love this Wil.
That makes the painting even more lovely – such an amazing gift!
I saw this first on Facebook, and then your blog email was in my inbox so read it again…such a sweet story, thank you for sharing it. I love that you are loved.
That’s an amazing painting! I’m jealous.
SNOOCHIES NEVER SAY DIE
Down here – down here, this is our time!
Wow, such a great painting and a sweet story. Leech Balls! I love the expression on Kevin’s face; so incongruous 🙂
I’ve had a dumb night, Wil. This made me smile. Good timing for this to turn up again. Thanks.
I saw this on FB, and the story made me smile. What a wonderful generous act to give you the painting How lovely that when you see it, you remember you are loved.
Also I love the bed head pics, and am glad they are showing up on FB again
I really like that piece of art. It’s one of my favorite movies. And the way it made it to you choked me up a little. Keep feeling well, Wil 🙂
I love this! What an incredible gift! ❤
What a kind man and thoughtful gesture. ❤️
A part of me wish you will have some kind of Cameo and/or Role in the next Jay & Silent Bob Reboot Movie.
“I don’t have a part for you Wheaton!”
I really super love this story.
Has Jerry O’Connell seen this?
This put a huge smile on my face. I’m a big fan of both yours and Kevin’s work… It’s amazing to see that the world is small enough that two people I admire both know and like each other 🙂
I made the mistake of reading this on the bus and promptly started crying. That’s such a lovely gesture. When people do nice things like that it restores some of my faith in humanity.
Thank you for sharing this. You didn’t have to. But you did, and it made me very happy to read tonight.
I could tell it had something to do with Stand By Me in the partial showing of it, so neat to see the whole thing. What a sweet story, such a nice guy. Thanks for sharing!
That’s amazing, Wil!
Oh wow, that’s so sweet. Thanks for sharing.
I love this so much, I can’t even begin to explain it. You and Kevin are both people I admire greatly, and so this just makes me feel even more warmly about you both. LOVE IT!
Yes , especially after reading the background story of your fiend’s warm /kindness, this superb ( also not only nostalgic and skillful but also “ funny “ ) portraits look shine! Great lucks for your novels also blogging ( we can read !).