Dustin Ousley asked me to rate the top 5 roles he’s played. Since all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players…

1. Father – “‘Father,’ to God himself we cannot give a holier name.” — William Wordsworth

2. Husband to My Best Friend – “Doubt thou the stars are fire. Doubt that the sun doth move. Doubt truth to be a liar, but never doubt I love.” — William Shakespeare

3. Teacher/Mentor – “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” — William Arthur Ward

4. A Selfless Friend – “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

5. Everything Artist – “If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time.” — Billy Joel

Heather Friday
December 29, 2014

Jeff, I read other’s challenge responses and there are no truer or nobler rolls that anyone can play than the ones you listed. Bravo! I give you a standing ovation!

Shannon Underwood
December 29, 2014

You are absolutely wonderful in every single one of these roles. The best Teacher/Mentor/Friend/Family I could ask for.

Susan Kington Underwood
December 29, 2014

Ditto what Shannon just said. You are an amazing artist and if it weren?t for you, my child would not be the performer she is today.

Sandi Shuford
December 29, 2014

I’ll borrow from this. Deep and true. Proud to call myself your “friend.”

Lynn James-Smith
December 30, 2014

Inspiring!

Rhonda Spencer
December 31, 2014

Jeff, this message inspires me to want to express my thanks to you for being a Godly example for Savannah, a great teacher, a selfless friend and for creating inspiration in her to take her gifts to a whole new level. God has gifted her with certain talents that you have helped her to identify within herself and to work hard at becoming the performer she is. Thank you for all you do.