[New-Poetry] TOOT + I'm a big pirate and I like to steal! (devo)

[Judy Prince]

I have 3 of your other books, Bob.  Tell us the title and something about
your latest one, please.
Judy, a USAmerican

2008/10/6 Bob Grumman <bobgrumman at nut-n-but.net>

> Alexander Dickow wrote:
>
>> "I was pretty happy to find out I didn't make the cut--until I discovered
>> Dan Schneider didn't, either.  He and I seem about the only living American
>> poets not  to, something that makes me wonder if knocking me into a tailspin
>> by coupling me with that moron was really what this hoax was all about. . .
>> .
>>
>> --Bob G."
>>
>> Gee, Bob, that hurts. Not only did Issue 1 forget me, but you did too!
>> Rumors have it I am still alive, although some no doubt hold I barely count
>> as American....
>>
>> So, um, my book's coming out in, like, ten days in Paris. I have some
>> review copies available for Americans and/or Brits, but not many: anyone
>> have their hearts set on one? (The French seem to be loving it, although
>> that might not mean much off the Continent....). Official announcement
>> forthcoming shortly; still haven't found the time to do the proper press
>> thing stateside...
>>
>> Oh, and I kinda dig the latest literary mystification, although I dare say
>> it ain't as fresh and new as it might look at first. High-falutin' pranks,
>> including the ego-effacing variety, are part of a long (and very delightful)
>> tradition....
>>
>> I'm a Speed Racer and I Drive Real Fast,
>> Alex, still lurking and politically nauseous as usual
>>
>
> Well, actually, I didn't forget you, Alex, as not bother reading all the
> names of the "contributors."  But, congratulations in being among those left
> off.  Now check James's list.  If your name isn't there, you're one up on
> me, 'cause mine is.  (But I think he added it ten minutes before I read it!)
>
> --Bob
>
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