The Road to Nowhere
Gould faced many difficulties in his life, including the loss of his beloved wife in 1998. He lost custody of his son after that because he was considered an unsuitable father. As a result, Gould became despondent and began abusing controlled drugs. He eventually ended up living on the streets.
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Life-Saving Project
A number of pianos were scattered around Sarasota, Florida. This made Gould really happy. He’d go find the nearest piano and start playing. This attracted a lot of attention to him. Someone nearby started tipping him after he left a cap on top of the piano.