Howard Smith has led a “Forrest Gump” life filled with fascinating celebrities, unexpected adventures, and extraordinary opportunities. He achieved great success leading the world’s largest software company for a decade until a heart attack-- and L.A. Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda urging him to change course-- led him to retire in his forties and focus on truly living. He moved to Malibu and discovered he was neighbors with Johnny Carson, who became a dear friend and changed his life’s trajectory. Howard’s remarkable journey is one of fate, perseverance, and bold choices. Above all, he thanks God for his blessings: his wife of forty-eight years, Jane, his son, Scott, his grandson, Damian, and his loyal dog, Addie, who make every day a gift.