>>(the book itself takes inspiration from "The Man who Corrupted Hadleyville") God I miss him.
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>You talked about who you'd like to have over for dinner. Mark Twain alone would be enough for me. Can you imagine being given a chance to sit and chat with him for even just one evening; even just one hour?

On one condition... that he be alive and well while talking.

Q: what would so-and-so be doing now if they were alive?

A: bang coffin like crazy.