I just heard on the radio that Saddam Hussein will be executed in the next 48 hours. Here’s a Reuters article that contains this quote,
“He was in very high spirits and clearly readying himself.”
“He told them he was happy he would meet his death at the hands of his enemies and be a martyr, not just languish in jail.â€
Well, I’m glad he feels good about it.
James Brown, Gerald Ford, and Saddam Hussein, that’s a hell of a week isn’t it? It’s grisly to think about but, I don’t recall that many potent historical figures going in such quick succession before.
Comedian Leo Gallagher (Leo, who knew?) is being sued for breach of contract concerning his recent Branson stint. Allegedly he used foul language and had a physical altercation with a staff member at the theatre.
I met him at a gig I did in Branson this summer. Seemed like a nice enough guy but, who knows. You wouldn’t expect a physical altercation at a Gallagher show but profanity seems like given. Branson didn’t dig Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson either.
Here is something interesting I read today.
“Know how to ask. There is nothing more difficult for some people, nor for others easier.”
Baltasar Grecian
Self-promotion wisdom from the 17th century. I wasn’t hip to Baltasar Grecian (isn’t about time that Baltasar became a popular name again?) before but, I’m going to seek him out. I can’t wait to whip out a Baltasar Grecian reference on one of my incredibly well read friends.
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Jayne d'Arcy wrote,
Richard met Gallagher and his family when he was doing a show here in Spokane last year. He thought he was a very nice, polite guy. He stayed at the hotel where Richard works and that hotel seldom likes to rent to some celebs. He and Margot Kidder are two often welcomed guests. So, if he got into something physical, I’ve no doubt the other person probably deserved a sock in the eye.
Link | December 28th, 2006 at 11:54 pm