At 7:00pm on Friday, 08 July 2005, I met with Author,”Goat in the Tower” Spill Kincaid. After some “pasta a la fungi,” cabbage & tuna salad, and leftover Jamacian black beans ….we began the interview.

Spill Kincaid

Education: San Francisco State University, S.F. CA.
Personal Statistics:
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 160
Age: 27

Origin: Lexington, Kentucky
Present Location: San Francisco “Mission District” – 94110
Occupation: Author, The Goat in the Tower
Road Bike Frame Model: Hercules 3 Speed Road Racer
Groupo: Arrow
Favorite Pro Cyclist: Tony Eason (laugh)

Q: What do you think is the world’s greatest asset?

A: A backyard with a row of okra, squash, mustard greens, kale, beets, and a watermelon patch in the shade. . . .

Q: If you could make one wish for humanity what would it be?

A: My wish is . . …that every family would have “cromag” rims, a titanium Nordic Track, and enough gasoline to feed the children.

Q: How has the AIDS/HIV Pandemic affected you?

A: It effects me because, it effects my brother man ………… Once upon a time, I was in the loonybin. I was in line to receive my daily medication. And, I was with a fellow patient, my good friend Tim.

Tim was aware of his HIV Status. Tim had AIDS. He was in line to receive the results of his blood test. The test results showed his T-cell count had dropped significantly below normal. At that moment, I witnessed him crumble.

Because of our “suicidal intent,” Tim and I were admitted to the loonybin. Tim failed to “off himself” because he really wanted to live. Tim had contracted AIDS years before, but when so few cells were left in his body to allow him to fight, when he faced death without a choice, then .. .I realized how important an answer is needed to cure HIV/Aids.

Globally, an estimated 20 million women, men, and childrens have died of aids …80,000 have been Californians …18,000 have been San Franciscians . . These are not just numbers …these are our neighbors ..our families ..our friends …