From the moment he shared his cancer diagnosis on the Bikers Podcast, Myers made it clear that he would not reveal what type of cancer he had. Uncles in agonyThat meant it was hard to tell how well he was doing, which was exactly what he wanted. And that was the case throughout the interview.
I wondered how he managed to host a sold-out Christmas crowd while battling cancer, but he simply said: “Little by little, I’m starting to feel better.” Meanwhile, King sat protectively next to him, ready to deflect any questions that might rip the hairy biker’s hood.
The fact that he was appearing on TV, writing a book, promoting both, and getting back on his bike seemed like implicit signs that the cancer was on the decline.
And indeed, life seemed to have returned to a sense of normalcy for the time being. Seeing an “old friend” in the BBC’s floor manager that morning gave him extra reason to be cheerful.
This is what he wanted, to be grateful for his daily life and not dwell on existential things. That meant having Bavarian beer and sausage parties and going for bike rides with his best friend King.
But there was little talk about the future. Rather, it was often about their deep friendship over many years, and was a rich source of memories.
The sold-out crowd was apparently what Myers was hoping for. And there was always room for more around his table.
Still, Meyers, who spent years in solitude before marrying his wife Liliana (nicknamed Lil) in 2011, was sensitive to the feeling of isolation felt by many.
Many times while we were there, I reached out to people who were alone, trying to guide the conversation, saying, “Cook something just for you. Give yourself some love.” Meyers says she has the comfort and kindness to serve meals in her living room to villages, TV crews, and viewers around the world. I had some and still have enough left for refills.