re: Elliott smith fans stand up and be counted

I saw Elliott Smith in New Orleans in the early 2000s -- maybe at Howlin' Wolf? Whatever, it was like a reunion of people who were picked last in gym class. He put on a good show. Seemed like he was in decent spirits. He was hanging out after the show and I always regret not going up to him and talking about how much his music meant to me. He was like Kurt Cobain, just one of those talented people who was wired to always be miserable.