In future years Griffiths continued to cite Berry as a major influence, along with writers Alexander Trocchi and Hubert Selby Jr. In 1976 his family emigrated to Australia, but returned three years later after his mother became homesick.
Griffiths maintained a strong connection to Berry's work throughout the years, alongside writers Alexander Trocchi and Hubert Selby Jr. His family left their home in 1976 but eventually returned due to his mother’s longing for her homeland.