Sidney Jackson Bartholomew Jr.

I published a novel/memior in China last year. I happened to pick the name `Jackson Bartholomew´ for the main character and my alter ego. I never met Sidney ... but there seems to be a connection of some sort. Spiritual, Buddhist theology, paranormal?? Best regards to the memory of the man.

I met Sid at Something about Mary. I gave him a Norwegian hug and he said `that´s a bear hug´. We bonded after that! House sat and baby sat his dogs and birds. He was truly an inspiration and a great friend!

Between Sid and Charlie Hunsucker, my years at APP STATE were greatly enhanced. I didn't know he had died so long ago. What a funny and nice guy. Sad.

I am not one for mystical beliefs, however, I created a character in a novel and named him at random: Jackson Bartholomew. I did not know of Sidney at the time. I have a lot in common with Sidney. Perhaps there is a connection somehow, and to the credit of his memory and life.

I was the on-camera scenic on Me, Myself and Irene; and Sid, housed a couple doors down hall from me, always worried about me riding my motorcycle. My memory of him is very much alive.

I named a character in my novel/memoir `Jackson Bartholomew.´ Some other mystical connections...

I am sad that I’ll never work with him and laugh

he was brilliant

Taken too young with a fabulous mind