Book Excerpt for the Day

    “Of course, you know Elvis’s favorite meal,” said Ratso.  Once he got started on something it was almost a clinical recall.

    “The case has taken a dark and unexpected turn, Ratso,” I said.  “The life of Elvis is now quite a peripheral matter.  As are the lives of Jesus, Hitler, and Bob Dylan-“

    “Well, said Ratso, “his favorite meal was peanut butter and banana sandwiches fried in Crisco.”

    “-as are our own lives,” I said despondently.

    “On white bread,” said Ratso.

    “There’s a shocker.”

    “Oh, yeah,” said Ratso, “and with every meal he only drank ice water.”

    “Ever the health nut.”

    (from Elvis, Jesus and Coca-Cola by Kinky Friedman)

 

    7½*/10.  The complete review is here.

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