A man

is never

standing

so tall

as when

he is

standing

on stilts.

 

As a kid I wanted to

be a magician,

but magic tricks were

really expensive.

So I had to improvise.

***

I’d go to Mervyn’s

department store,

and thinking myself sly,

I’d say

***

“I’d like to buy one

handkerchief, please,

— that is connected to

a hundred other

handkerchiefs.”

.

 

I’m an easy-going

guy.

If faced with

execution, and

asked if I had

any last words,

I’d just shake

my head and say,

***

“Nah, let’s just enjoy the moment.”

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