From a Book release party

My very old friend Lasse.  I’m not sure “old” is the correct word to use.  We have agreed that we both are forever young.  Well, Lasse is a retired journalist that still likes to write.  Today he had a release party for his second novel and gave a speech describing the plot and thanking some friends for their contributions to the book.  But I think he missed to thank the front and back cover photographer.  But he is still my very good old friend.