The tranquil waters of Lake Minnetonka shimmer under the early summer sun as I step into the familiar yet transformed estate of Gus P. Pattington III. The opulent surroundings have given way to a cozy, family-centric atmosphere. Instead of luxurious furnishings and musical instruments, the living room is filled with a playpen and various child toys. Gus, sporting a Seattle Seahawks tank top and red pajama bottoms, welcomes me with a warm smile, his graying goatee adding a touch of distinguished maturity. We settle onto a cheetah print sofa, facing a massive brand new Sony television. The view of the scenic lake through the window remains breathtaking, a reminder of Gus’s enduring connection to this place. His wife, Barbara O’Richards, a rising star and popular actress, is out playing with their nine-month-old son, Riley Pattington. Gus’s new tattoo, a tribute to his late mother Julie that reads "I’ll Always Love My Mother," peeks out from under his sleeve, a testament to the significant changes in his life. "A lot has happened since we last talked," Gus begins, his voice reflecting a mix of nostalgia and newfound contentment. Three days after our last interview in October 1979, Mike Wisconsin joined a new band, The Squatters, and moved to London. Despite Mike’s harsh words in the tabloids, Gus is surprisingly happy for him. "I guess we both needed to find our own paths," he admits. December 1980 marked a turning point when Gus met Barbara on the set of Oogma Booga at MGM, where she played his on-screen wife. Their on-screen chemistry blossomed into real-life love, culminating in their marriage in August 1982. The wedding, attended by luminaries like Elton John and Bob Dylan, and swarmed by paparazzi and teenage fans of Barbara, took place at the St. Paul Cathedral [...]