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So I failed...

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People have come to me for advice. I think I get my point across. I'm empathetic, but hardcore.

Presscott McDonald was a friend who took photos and participated in projects with many artists.
People use the term, "World Class" loosely. Presscott was a prodigy. A protege' of Annie Leibowitz.

He did major magazine covers and celebrities including Kimora Lee Simmons.

Presscott was a friend, a gentleman and a powerful human.

We talked of food addiction,.. general addiction and decision making. I told him if he continued on his path, he would 'check out'. His excessive habits were scary.

He had a little girl who was the light of his life. He went through a recent separation. Lots of stress.

I saw that he was doing photos of Usain Bolt.. He was amazing.

We lost him. Blackout, numb left arm, paramedics,... joking till the end... I miss you. I should have done better.

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You did what you could, Tom. The rest was up to him. You know that.

Sorry for the loss of your friend.
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Sorry for your friend, we all die sometime.
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Fantastic portfolio.

Sorry about his passing.
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Awesome photography. He was very talented. My condolences, Tom. It wasn't your fault at all.
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Not your fault. My condolences.
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A painful loss Tom, but you can't hold yourself responsible for the decisions that another adult makes concerning their life.

My condolences Bro.
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I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
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Damn. Sorry about your loss Tom.
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You did all you could. Sorry for your loss.
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Indeed. Condolences
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You didn't fail. You warned him, but death took him before he chose to heed your warning.
RIP and condolences for the loss of your friend.
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My condolences, Tom. You were probably one of the few who gave him the straight story. You threw him the life preserver but he didn't take it.

Beautiful photos. RIP, Presscott.
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Sorry for your loss Tom.

I think genetics trump life style in the great majority of cases.
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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him think.

Sorry about your friend.
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You didn't fail, shipmate. You gave him your best counsel, and so he made informed choices. Sorry for your loss.
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