Andy Barrie announced he had early-stage Parkinson's to his staff and CBC peeps this week.
The story was on the cover of The Star today and I felt bad for him.
Until I read the reprint of an e-mail he sent out.
He doesn't want to be pitied and he is going to face this with the same class and intelligence he has done everything else.
You see I like Andy Barrie.
I always thought he was the gold standard in the city and the numbers bear that out.
He is the #1 Morning guy in town and that's something that drives the private broadcast types insane.
He deserves it.
When I was at CKFM/The Mix the first time back in 91-92 he was doing mid mornings and I thought he was great.
I talked to him quite often and always found him to be a great guy and a smart cookie.
He says he is disabled but not unable and I hope is able enough to continue being more than capable for as long as he likes.
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Andy Barrie is the only reason I'm staying sane without Humble on the radio. That is sad news. But I bet it will help bring more awareness about Parkinson's. He WILL be classy!
Posted by: Tim Miller | June 29, 2007 / 10:26