Patrick Kirkwood

Patrick Kirkwood was a colorful and charismatic figure in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the owner of the Cellar Coffee House and the Fort Worth Press Club, and was known for throwing great parties. Kirkwood was also a prominent figure in the local LGBTQ+ community. As he struggled with terminal cancer, he organized a reunion of sorts with his old friends from the Cellar Club and beyond in 2000, shortly before his passing. Kirkwood's story is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a larger-than-life figure.