. >> on your island you have a man named payson? linda: yes. in my opinion east the best on the island. i think he works the hardest. >> if you're the best, what do you do that the not so good don't do, that makes you a success? linda: well, i think when i say payson, whether he's on his boat or ashore, he's always working. he and his father have a fish house or a shop where they work on their gear. they're there constant lip any time of day i go by, no matter what the weather, they're there painting buoys or rigging new line or going over traps, it's a constant job. brian: in your book you say your dad is 71 at the time. how old is he now? linda: he's now 72. >> and your mom had cancer? linda: yes. my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer just about a year ago. and three days ago she had doctors appointments and this is a really good time because it's the first time in a year that she's been declared cancer-free, so very good. brian: why does your dad work with you as your sternman? linda: well, he's a retired suit and tie guy, and it just happ