This review is a memoir by Dr. Stephen C. Massey\u27s longtime collaborator, Dr. Stephen L. Mills, and written, for the most part, in the first person. It also serves as an introduction to the virtual festschrift to celebrate Dr. Massey\u27s retirement. and. The references cited here are only a few of the highlights of Dr. Massey\u27s distinguished career. A complete list is found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=massey+sc+%28retina+or+photoreceptors%29&sort=date
