Black-and-white photo of a female singer in a feathered costume performing on stage, with the poster text “I’ll Never Forget It You Know…” (BootlegBetty.com).

I never had a friendship that lasted that long. But I had a very dear friend when I was young. 1 was in the 10th grade when we met, and she’s the one who brought out whatever sense of humor I have. She was only 19 when she died…

“I never had a friendship that lasted that long. But I had a very dear friend when I was young.…