Viv is short for Vivian - which is an interesting name for a male.
The son of a Methodist preacher, he was a newspaper reporter who sometimes wrote stories in a blackout.
He came into AA in Charleston, SC with some kind old timers who had something he wanted.
On the date of this talk, the AA;s around the world were asked to have a memorial meeting for Bill W who died 1/24/1971.
Viv recalls a time he spent one on one with Bill W that is a classic.
Viv never reveals his sobriety date during this talk.
LISTEN TO BILL W's MEMORIAL MEETING that preceded this talk.