Smart. Funny. Kind. Considerate. Irreverent. Original. Many of Michael's friends spoke of him using these words. I didn't know him well - in fact, I know his younger brother Nicky better - but speaking with him on occasion, and having listened to others speak of him as well, I know these words are the first ones to fly off anyone's tongue when describing Michael. In his young life, he lived more than others twice his age. Many of his ideas were brilliant, but sadly, he passed before he could dazzle us further. While we will all miss him, we should all remember to smile when we think of him, knowing he is at peace.