RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan

Upon the close of another December, we often look back on the people we've lost during that year.  Today I'd like to honor the passing of a great American who was not just my North Star but, in many ways, the single most influential person in my life.

I am, of course, talking about myself.

You might find it unorthodox for me to do my own memorial commentary.  Some of you may find it gauche. How can one even give an objective assessment of their own life? Wouldn't a self-tribute just come across as delusional, or bragging?