George Eagerson, AKA Countess Vivian, is the oldest man Patrick interviewed for his book "Sweet Tea: Gay Black Men of The South, An Oral History". At the age of 97, he has quite the story to tell, among them, surviving Hurricane Katrina by staying in his house! Patrick interviewed him before the storm and lost contact him following the storm. However, as you will see a friend of Countess' found "Sweet Tea" by chance, recognized Countess' picture on the cover and helped put Patrick back in touch with Countess. This is the reunion (in two parts)
I like when the countess says "sometimes you win and sometimes you lose" and that nobody wins all of the time. Great video, and interview.
drbragsdale 1 year ago