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Writings, issues and observations from Cleveland, Ohio by Will Kessel

And to think that this guy was the fourth baby I ever held (he has two older sisters and an older brother, plus a younger sister)…

…and… yes, he scared the you-know-what out of me.

Then, that is.

And, well, maybe a little bit today as well, because he is both insanely intelligent — and insanely funny.

Dave Hill is my cousin, the second son (and fourth of five) of my mother’s younger brother. I’m thinking of calling him “Fourth of Five,” but he might not like that…

Yes, this is the same Dave Hill that was the backbone of The Sons of Elvis, a band of Clevelanders (save for one) that arose from Fordham University in the 90s…

And, yes, he is the same Dave Hill from the “Satan For Bush” video from 2004…

He has a slew of videos on YouTube.

And… he gets props from Robin Williams, to boot.

I never thought, on that fateful day in 1971, when I held him after his baptism, that I was holding someone who might just make it some day.

After doing another review of his body of work, this week, I can say a few things: I’m related to this guy, so I want some money — now. Also, I’m related to this guy — Paris Hilton, move over. You too, MC; I’m somebody now. Also, I’m related to this guy, so you gotta respect me, because talent runs in the family.

Also…

I’m in the wrong business.

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