Thanks, everyone, for coming.

As you all know, Barrel is my coconspirator.

So I'm gonna read a little,

A tribute poem on the occasion of his retirement.

More than a partner,

more than a friend,

more like a part of me,

like my back end.

With the squirrels and the crazies,

his whole life's been a thriller.

Night Stalker, Manson, Koreatown Killer.

But the time's come at last for the gold watch and chain.

Won't have to put up with him ever again.

But still, my friend, we wish you good luck, as you follow your star.

But please, if you want to get there, do not go by car.