New York Times Obituary: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/31/theater/sam-shepard-dead.html

I just wanted to pay my respects to the man who has influenced so much of who I am and what I feel as an artist. 

His words are like none I had ever read. And his rawness defines what I continue to strive for in art. Playing Shelly in "Buried Child" was one of the best experiences I was ever gifted to have. I long for the day I might speak your words again.

Thank you, Mr. Shepard, for all you've contributed to the theatre and culture all around the world. May you rest in peace.

With Love and Respect,

JG