The Good Luck of Right Now

Dear Mr. Richard Gere,
There is something about the characters that Matthew Quick populates his stories with that appeal to me. They are flawed and funny, raw and real. His writing has a unique humanity, which is something you can probably relate to, considering all your work on behalf of Tibet and your close relationship with the Dalai Lama.
This book was a pleasure throughout with quirky story lines, relatable characters and insightful reverence for the simple moments that make us who we are.
I loved Bartholomew and Father McNamee and even Max. It made me wonder what you might think of Max, but then I realized what is acting if not putting on a mask and going about your business. You do that every day. Richard, you are an expert at creating masks!
I can understand how some of Quick's repetition of certain phrases and expletives could put readers off, but he imbues too much care in the crafting of his characters in The Good Luck of Right Now to let it dissuade from the wonderful messages woven into the novel.
I hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did, Richard Gere, and I feel sure that you did. I know that we must see eye-to-eye on this, because of our connection. After all, I was you for some time.
Your admiring fan,
JK