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OK a bit of an anecdote about Amanda, Becka and my trip to Philly on Saturday. Rainy, Rainy, Rainy it sure was and soaking wet we arrived at Villanova University for the event with Dr. Paul Farmer (PIH). Needless to say we had a great time and Farmer is a very charismatic guy; actually he is literally as described in the book we all read. He took on a guy from the FDA and let him know his positions about expired drugs the FDA wants to push onto poor nations. Surprise…. According to the FDA the drugs that have an expiration date do not expire…… do we smell something? Guess the FDA is a bit too close up the pharmaceutical industry’s (insert a word you like).
Anyhow, after the event all three of us had the chance to meet with Paul Farmer and ask him a few personal questions which turned into a nice chat with where he asked us what we are doing. After the event, yes you guessed correct, we went downtown for a Cheese Steak Sandwich at Jim’s on South Street…(here a link to a fan site). What a treat… (Sorry to any nutritionist who reads this). We did some strolling around in shops, bought a thing or two and with the taste of the cheese steak sandwich on our tongues, we drove home.
Again, Thank you Amanda for the great day out… and Becka for the pictures to prove it.
Rob

Yes, he is thin and tall and a picture of him is in the book

The best part was that we actually had some time for an informal chat with Dr. Farmer. He is a very inspiring, charismatic, and humorous individual.