"There's this great little quote from Scott Young (Neil's father and a writer) that's in the book. What Neil learned from Scott was to 'lay yourself bare' and keep things simple. To choose passion over precision.
That's a very important lesson."
Chong is currently working on a second novel, and wants to write another book involving a road trip so he can take his friends along again. Let's hope Young figures in somehow, as Chong proves the man is far too important to leave by the side of the highway.
"Neil Young saved me from being an accountant or lawyer, so in a way, he saved my life."
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Article comments
1 - Alisha Karabinus
Uh oh! I sense competition for White Stripes Nation!
2 - thrasher
Or Funk Nation??? Al Barger on Blogcritics.org: Funkadelic - One Nation Under a Groove 1978
3 - maryjane
or Prozac nation?