DEAR ABBY: Please add this to your collection of "acts of kindness."
Back in 1990, I saw the movie "Crazy People," starring Dudley Moore. It was about people with mental illness bonding together to become productive citizens. This movie sent a clear message to the public that mental illness is just that -- an illness.
Since I suffer from clinical depression and have for most of my life, I wrote a letter to Dudley Moore telling him how much this picture helped me. To my surprise, a few months later, my phone rang and I heard, "May I please speak to Carol? This is Dudley Moore calling."
Abby, he was so interested in my illness, so supportive and caring. He was modest and sincere. I can't tell you what a big help it was knowing that someone of his fame still cares for those who fight a daily battle with mental illness. It made my day. -- CAROL ANN IN BETHESDA, MD.
DEAR CAROL ANN: Thank you. Your letter made MY day.