This interview was conducted by phone and originally appeared at a now defunct webzine almost four years ago (Feb ’09?). I was worried it had been lost to the ages, so for posterity I represent it here, unedited. Because I am still very proud of the opportunity to have spoken at length with a true idol of mine.

Mike, you have been in the business, coming up to 40 years now?

Yeah, and it sure feels like it! Actually, I’ve been in this business for a year longer than the Warlord, so- 36 years. I started in ‘73 …

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