My friend Odo (sounds like ooh-doh, and I think is an old form of Otto) is maybe

My friend Odo (sounds like ooh-doh, and I think is an old form of Otto) is maybe less than ten years older than I. And he has staked out a wonderful life managing an exceptional boutique hotel and restaurant.

He works long hours but gets to socialize with interesting people. And to pass off the les interesting on the staff. He is a social fixture here.

I love his soul.