Hi Dan-San,
Perhaps "Free Thinker" would have been a better description, but it sounds llike my assessment was pretty accurate and meant with only the highest respect due to the Man that earned it.
Thanks again for sharing these great memories.
Best Wishes, Jay
P.S. I found it.... The
Willy Coppens' Autobiography: "FLYING IN FLANDERS". I thought that was the title, but had to check.