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Fu Manchu On shoulders of giants ENTERTAINMENT The next time you head off down the Oasis returns after some troubling highway and are looking for some years with a new release and new hope tunes, try King of the Road. Page 19 for the future of the band. Page 21 Technique • Friday, March 24, 2000 Passion from the mouthpiece all the way to the back row

By Alan Back Havana, Cuba, in 1949, Sandoval of jazz, classical idioms, and Living at a 15-degree tilt began studying classical trumpet traditional Cuban styles. at the age of 12, and his early During a 1977 visit to Cuba, Spend five minutes, or even experience included a three-year bebop master and Latin music five seconds, talking with enrollment at the Cuba National enthusiast Dizzy Gillespie heard trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and the young upstart performing you get an idea of just how with Irakere and decided to be- dedicated he is to his art. Whether “I don’t have to ask gin mentoring him. In the fol- working as a recording artist, lowing years, Sandoval left the composer, professor, or amateur permission to group in order to tour with both actor, he knows full well where anybody to do Gillespie’s United Nation Or- his inspiration comes from and chestra and an ensemble of his does everything in his power to what I have to.” own. The two formed a friend- pass that spark along to anyone Arturo Sandoval ship that lasted until the older who will listen. Jazz Trumpeter man’s death in 1993. It’s been nearly four decades “He helped me so much, and since he first picked up a horn, it’s unbelievable how good he decades that have seen him leave was to me. He was like my behind one successful career and School of the Arts. However, spiritual father, and I was very begin another in a new country. jazz would prove to be a stronger lucky because we were very good The story shows no signs of end- calling, and in 1973 he helped friends. It’s a privilege, an honor ing soon though, and fans all start what would ultimately and a privilege, to meet your Courtesy of Katie O’Connor / FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS over the world are glad for it. become Irakere, a band that won Arturo Sandoval was a longtime collaborator with Dizzy Gillespie, expanding his Born on the outskirts of worldwide renown for its melding See Sandoval, page 18 mentor’s visions for fusing bebop and Latin jazz. At the Ferst Center on March 29. ‘’ full of fast, furious fights By Will Raiman for some innovative computer ef- they would have had an excuse for Romeo fects, unusual fight locales, great not being original. As Han searches improvised weapons (including the for his brother’s murderer, he stum- MPAA Rating: R occasional person being slung bles upon a subplot involving the Starring: , Isaiah around), and blinding speed. use of scare tactics by the gangs to Washington, Russel Wong, Having established that Romeo acquire real estate. Delroy Lindo, Must Die is a great action movie, He also becomes involved with Director: let’s look at where it falls short. The the daughter (Aaliyah) of the leader Studio: Warner Brothers acting isn’t bad, but that’s because of the black gang. Whether there is Running Time: 120 minutes there is very little of it going on. romance between the Romeo and Rating: yyyy The characters are fairly shallow ste- characters is never quite clear. reotypes, with straightforward goals They seem to get along pretty well, is the latest re- and motivations. After seeing Del- and some romantic tension was prob- telling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and roy Lindo shine in The Cider House ably intended, but it just never seems Juliet, with enough changes to avoid Rules, I would have expected him to to happen. offending any English professors. put a bit more into his character, Of course, all these bad things I As tensions grow between the Chi- the leader of the black gang. In- just told you about the movie are nese and African-American gangs stead, the character turns out to just completely irrelevant. Romeo Must in Oakland, the younger son of the another gangster trying to make good, Die is a masterful action movie. As Chinese gang leader is killed, and but instead tripping over his own any good action fan knows, plot, the elder son (Han, played by Jet pride. characterization and acting all take Li) arrives from China to find the The other problem with the film a back seat to a great fight scene. By Theo Fridlizius culprit. Soon Han is caught in the is the rather thin plot. Perhaps they There are even a few guns, as well as If you didn’t see John Hammond (above), Charlie Musselwhite, and middle of things, and becomes a should have stuck more closely with a great car chase. This is one you Booker T. Jones sing the blues at the Ferst Center, you really missed out. target for both sides. Shakespeare’s version—at least then must see on the big screen. Jet Li will be familiar to Ameri- can fans who recognize him as the martial arts dynamo who beat the Can’t beat these ‘Blues’ hell out of Mel Gibson in . Before his American de- By John Parmer and Nick mond’s wailing was reminiscent but, Li had starred in nearly 30 ac- Kelling of the legendary Robert Johnson. tion movies in China, including the The original Blues Brothers Charlie Musselwhite followed up popular Once Upon a Time in Chi- with a heavily harmonica-based na movies, and . If you What do the Blues have to do sound. Accompanying Mussel- have seen Jet Li fight, you know with St. Patty’s day? Well, noth- white’s harmonica and voice were that he is like Jackie Chan on speed, ing, but those who escaped the a piano player that got hearts without a sense of humor. If you hangover bite of the Irish holi- racing, and a guitarist that shook haven’t seen Jet Li fight, then you day and caught Blues Night Out the soul of everyone listening. should. last Saturday evening were privy Blues classics touched up with One of the producers of Romeo to some incredible music. The a guitarist that could both pa- Must Die is , who has a show at the Robert Ferst The- tiently bend out the notes like double-handful of producer’s cred- atre was a collage of blues rang- B.B. and rip into an all out rock- its under his belt for movies such as ing from the classic Mississippi and-roll sound made for a lethal , and many of the Die delta blues to the fusion of soul combo. Charlie Musselwhite, Hard, Lethal Weapon and Predator and blues emerging out of Mem- with his sound and demeanor, films. I put The Matrix first because phis, Tennessee. John Ham- would make the likes of B.B. the fights in this movie will no doubt mond, Charlie Musselwhite, and King and Muddy Waters proud remind you of the high-flying bouts Booker T. Jones hammered out to be associated with the blues. in that film. a solid three and a half hours of Musselwhite, a true blues mas- In fact, the characters spend as pure American blues. ter, was backed by a great band much time flying through the air John Hammond opened the that was capable of interpreting and kicking as they can without the show up with an enthusiastic per- classic delta blues with a unique benefit of living in the computer formance. With a mixture of slow rock sound. generated world of The Matrix. Delta blues and honky-tonk slide Obviously, this is a fight-driven By Kharen Hill / WARNER BROTHERS guitar and harmonica, Ham- See Blues, page 20 movie, and it brings a lot of new Leathal Weapon 4 dynamo Jet Li is back to chop, kick, and flip his way flavor to the martial arts genre. Look through Warner Brothers’ Romeo Must Die, a movie with action to spare! 18 • Friday, March 24, 2000 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

all my heart.” may both come as a surprise to those but not Sandoval. For him, the music and rehearsals. Having a top-cali- Sandoval from page 17 Even without a boost from radio who only know the man for his comes first. ber jazz performer as an instructor play, Sandoval has a respectable stack devastating, rapid-fire playing that “People and critics in general are is bound to put stars in a few stu- of laurels to rest on—if he ever does often soars into the uppermost always going to have something to dents’ eyes, but in Sandoval’s opin- hero and become good friends with rest, that is. In his professional career, reaches of his instrument’s range. say, which is okay. I respect your ion, dedication is the key to bridging him,” Sandoval said. he has received 13 Grammy opinion, but when you have yours, the gap between them and himself. While the orchestra was touring nominations and won four times, I’m going to have mine as well. Mine “It depends on the student and Italy in 1990, he decided to defect including honors for his work with is, whatever I like that sounds good how much you respect what you’re to the —and the hero Irakere and the United Nation “[Dizzy Gillespie] to me, I have to record it. And if I teaching, how much you value that,” was there to help him out, pulling a Orchestra. His most recent win was helped me so record it, that means I like it…I he stated. “If you do it for a stu- few strings to get him and his family for the 1998 Hot House, don’t have to ask permission to dent—in one hour of class, the span safely onto a plane out of Rome. which scored in the Best Latin Jazz much…It’s an honor anybody to do what I have to,” he of 40 years, trying to survive in the They received political asylum and Performance category, and came and a privilege to explained. business—not everybody will have began a new life in Miami, but at a on the heels of the granting of his This lifelong drive to find the best the concepts to respect that…And I high price; he was blacklisted in second petition for American meet your hero and music within himself and others has believe it depends also on how much Cuba, and his records could not be citizenship. (An earlier application become good friends paid off handsomely. He has to his love you have for the music itself. I sold or played on the radio, a ban was denied.) credit a string of well-received Latin think that’s very important too; when that continues to this day. He has To celebrate his status as a full- with him.” jazz , three straight years’ honors you really love the music, you’re since managed to bring his other fledged U.S. citizen, he combed Arturo Sandoval, as Cuba’s top instrumentalist (1982- going to respect everything a little relatives out of the country as well. through the annals of contemporary on his famous mentor 84), classical performances all over bit more in general.” Oddly, he asserted, he gets very pop and picked 11 of his favorites the world (including a recent trumpet Student praise, awards, and crit- little exposure on the air in his new to make over in his own style. The concerto recording with John ical acclaim are all well and good, hometown: “I never hear myself on result, last year’s Americana, shows Williams), and countless engagements but when your life story gets picked the radio in 10 years I’ve been living off a more subdued, lyrical side of as a lecturer and educator. up and made into a movie, you in Florida…and I’m doing the same his sound as he plays songs made Other artists might have worried When not on the road, he holds know you’ve truly arrived—and now s— I’ve been doing for 40 years! famous by artists such as Janet that fans would see such a project as a professorship at Florida Interna- Sandoval has. Andy Garcia, himself Practice, a lot of respect and love for Jackson, Sting, and Roberta Flack. an act of selling out—trading artistic tional University in Miami, giving the music, and play every day with The disc’s substance and style inspiration for commercial success— private lessons and leading classes See Sandoval, page 20

“Tonight it’s for sex. Tomorrow it’s for real.” ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, March 24, 2000 • 19 ‘King of the Road’ is a fitting title Music. Booze. Fun. Go. NOW! By Jonathan Purvis each song has a unique sounding this song, the best display of his COTTON CLUB (152 Luckie St.) ROXY (3110 Roswell Rd.) Entertainment Staff riff that sticks in your head. Fu Man- amazing talents on the album. (404) 874-1993 (404) 233-7699 chu has some of the best fitting so- King of the Road includes a cover 3/24—Pyrite, Monochrome 3/31—Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi Artist: Fu Manchu los ever written, each one slipping of the song “Freedom of Choice” 3/25—Yo La Tengo, Happy Flowers Web site: www.consopro.com/ Album: King of the Road in at key points in the song. The by the 80’s band Devo. After con- Web site: www.consopro.com/ roxy_body.cfm Studio: Mammoth Records best on the album is probably “No ducting a website survey to find out cclub_body.cfm Genre: Rock Dice,” a song inspired by Jeff Spi- what songs fans wanted covered, SMITH’S OLDE BAR (1574 Piedmont Ave.) Rating: yyyy coli from Fast Times at Ridgemont Fu Manchu chose Devo’s song and DARK HORSE TAVERN (404) 875-1522 High. The solo holds the feel of the Foghat’s “Slowride.” “We thought (816 N. Highland Ave.) 3/24—Unknown Hinson, Nine Days Fu Manchu’s latest, King of the song, rather than just being the gui- people would expect us to do ‘Slow- (404) 873-3607 3/25—Wild West Picture Show, 3/24—Hanging Francis, Crave, Distant Sun Heritage Cherry, Wisteria Road, is quite possibly the best tarist’s turn to show off. The sing- ride,’ so we went with Devo,” said 3/25—Blacklight Posterboys, 3/26—Reckless Kelly, Mike Plume Band soundtrack for driving ever made. ing of Scott Hill could be the only Hill. The cover is a great song, al- Wonderlust, 8 3/27—Poshtoner, Greg Connors and the Every song on the album revolves drawback. I personally like his voice, though I have not heard the origi- 3/30—Jack West, Greta Lee Curb, Saltlick, Hundred Dollar Day around the road, with titles such as but some of my friends that accom- nal. It would have been interesting 3/31—Stewart and Winfield, Adam 3/28—Stir, Gas Giants “Hell on Wheels,” “Boogie Van,” panied me for the test drive did not. to hear their take on “Slowride,” Payne Band, Jason Marcum Band 3/29—Clutch Cargo, Cognito and “Drive.” My appreciation for The album starts with “Hell on another great driving song. 3/30—Doria Roberts, Latonya Peoples, the album came only after a road Wheels,” a song that really sets the Fu Manchu made another step ECHO LOUNGE (551 Flat Shoals Ave.) Teri Catlin trip. You just find yourself moving tempo. Hill chants “Hell on wheels up with this album. 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Listen to the album and imagine that you actually have time to go somewhere.

I would be so much more productive if I didn’t have to sleep. 20 • Friday, March 24, 2000 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

lot of the human part of the story, and I have fun, why not?” he asked Addams Family,” and even a little Sandoval from page 18 without fiction or fakes or a push to with a chuckle. Blues from page 17 bit of Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man” sell tickets in the movie theater.” The future is one song that has for the senior citizens in the crowd, Last October, people who laid yet to be written, he believes, and he comically showboated his musi- of Cuban descent, will star in a forth- out cash at the Kennedy Center in he keeps his plans simple. “The only After Hammond and Mussel- cal versatility. The energy of the coming HBO film depicting the Washington, D.C., got to see him thing I ask from God is to stay white, even the sedate and older band was so vibrant that neither the trumpeter’s rise to fame and the make his acting debut in Soul healthy, to keep blowing my horn. audience was pumped for more. band’s humorous interaction with problems he later had with the au- I concentrate on what I need to do Booker T. Jones didn’t disappoint, the crowd nor the audience could thorities in his native country. tonight. I’m kind of realistic in that and proved why he is a legend. Still capture it all. It was impossible to “I’m very grateful to the people “When I have way…I practice and study with a able to create a barrage of blues sounds find a member of the audience with- who came up with the idea,” he lot of discipline and a deep ranging from traditional to mod- out a foot tapping or a head bob- commented, “because when I have grandchildren, I’m commitment to the rigor of my ern, Booker T. continues to draw bing through the concert. The only grandchildren, I’m going to be able going to be able to instrument and my music. Stay away the crowd in with his music and crime was the containment placed to show them what I was doing from drugs and all the s—, get that stage presence. Needless to say, he on the audience due to not having a with my life. And the whole group show them what I was out of my focus on what I have to do.” delivered. By playing classics like dance floor. of people working on it, the people doing with my life.” With a focus as tight as Sandov- “Green Onions,” “Knock On The lack of students at the con- involved with production, they’re al’s, it’s a wonder he doesn’t acciden- Wood,” and a “Born Under A Bad cert was truly an insult to the es- very professional about it.” Arturo Sandoval, tally drill holes through the far wall of Sign” in a manner that would give sence of blues music. Blues Night Realism has been a priority from on the HBO movie about him the room when he starts blowing. He Eric Clapton chills, Booker T. and Out catered to the interests of all day one; locations include southern plays every note of every solo as if his his band produced the sounds that music fans. Everyone was able to Florida and Puerto Rico, and San- life depends on it. It did before; it still changed the shape of music more find something they liked, and any- doval gave Garcia trumpet lessons does; it always will. than thirty-five years ago. one who knows anything about to prepare him for the role. “This is Possessed, a musical written by Debbie An energetic bass player per- music would have loved every note. one of the characteristics of HBO, Allen and scored mostly by Sandoval. Arturo Sandoval will be performing formed a lengthy solo during the It was a refreshing and welcomed you know? The kinds of movies Spending time onstage without his at the Robert Ferst Center for the Arts introduction of the band that got change from the entourage of Brit- they have been making since they horn turned out to be a wonderful on March 29. Showtime is 8 p.m. everyone clapping and singing along. ney Spears and the forever “coming started have been that way. They do experience, and as for doing it again Call 894-9600 or visit the Student Slapping out theme songs from “The original” 311 that passes for music real stories and pay attention to a later on—“Who knows? If I like it Center box office to buy tickets. Flintstones,” “The Jetsons,” “The today. THE TECHNIQUE The South’s Liveliest is now accepting applications for section editor and assistant editor salaried staff positions for 2000- 2001.

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“What, about how he kept stealing the sheets?” -Chris ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, March 24, 2000 • 21 ‘Giants’ represents return of Oasis ‘Passenger’ misses the mark By Michael Epstein Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs depart- tomary keyboards. It a great song, By Jon Kaye cent of Jewel’s Spirit, illustrates Bigger than Oasis ing from the band. and if you didn’t know two mem- Surprising the editor with stories the artist’s talent and willing- You probably think this would bers had been changed, the music ness to share her inner feelings. Artist: Oasis have finished Oasis off, but it actu- wouldn’t tell you. Artist: Tara MacLean Passenger has its downside—rath- Album: Standing on the Shoulder ally served as more of a wake-up call Unfortunately, the album slacks Title: Passenger er than providing a brilliant mu- of Giants to Noel. For Oasis’ latest effort, Noel off after the second track. The third Label: Capitol Records sical experience, the album forgoes Studio: Sony/Epic has kept Liam away from the bottle, track, “Who Feels Love?” is a lazy Tracks: 12 + 1 hidden any unique attempts at melody, Tracks: 10 so as not to detract from the music. yet entertaining ballad with Liam’s Running Time: 54:30 and loses the listener in a fog of Running Time: 47:51 Additionally, Noel brought in a new whining vocals, and it really sets the Genre: Rock melodrama. Genre: Rock rhythm guitarist, Gem, and a new pace for the rest of the album as Rating: yyy While the majority of songs Rating: yyyy bassist, . Because these slow and transitional. While there on Passenger represent MacLean’s changes, Noel considers the Stand- are some rock ballads, most of the When you open the liner notes formulaic attempts to gain re- When Oasis burst onto the scene ing on the Shoulder of Giants to be a songs are slow and contemplative. of Tara MacLean’s first Ameri- spect in independent rock cir- back in 1994 with Definitely May- There are some songs worth can release, Passenger, you are cles, two notable exceptions make be, they started a new revolution of mentioning though. Track 5, “Lit- greeted with a passage of Pablo this album a worthy release. “Di- Brit Rock. And while the music lis- Perhaps Noel tle James,” is the first track ever Neruda’s Delia Del Carril. Ner- vided,” unquestionably this al- tener seems to have a “love them or written by (until uda’s main appeal is the sense of bum’s most intriguing track, hate them” attitude towards Oasis, [Gallagher] took now Noel had done all the pen- pseudo-artistic egotism that his combines confidant lyrics with it is difficult to deny they have made some singing lessons ning). The song is written for his readers gain, and this slice lends assertive percussion and skillful- an impact on music. Many times son and sounds a lot like a chil- itself beautifully to MacLean’s ly played bass. This innovative they have even been compared to between albums, dren’s rock song with goofy lyrics album in that her performance cut takes a critical look at a world , parallels that are not because he sounds to match. There are two other tracks exacerbates the latte-sipping, all- MacLean perceives as apathetic. entirely crazy, as really mention on Standing on the black-wearing mentality that has Also deserving high praise is has said on numerous occasions that absolutely fabulous Shoulder of Giants—“Where Did It come to characterize Canadian the bonus track. With this en- he is a big fan, and imitates them singing these two All Go Wrong?” and “Sunday Morn- female pop of late. It is as though core, MacLean truly flexes her (see: the “Imagine” riff at the begin- ing Call.” I don’t know what hap- this disc were recorded with no musical wings. Combining bold ning of Don’t Look Back in Anger). slow songs. pened to Noel. Perhaps he took some loftier purpose than pandering percussion with her dynamic After , Oasis al- singing lessons between albums, to indie rock zealots. voice, she closes the album on a ways seemed to have some sort of because he sounds absolutely fabu- This is not to say that Ms. note of excitement. trouble. Their second album, What’s transitional, and it pretty much lous singing these two slow songs. If MacLean lacks talent. Her im- Tara MacLean undoubtedly The Story, Morning Glory? , was an sounds like one. this is a taste of what’s to come with pressive vocal range combined has a gift for performance, and immense success, but the band was The album screams for your at- Oasis, then I’m happy. with her inspired lyrics illustrates her silky voice and lyrical mas- heavily into drugs and alcohol at tention with its first track, “Fuckin’ All in all, Standing on the Shoul- her skill as a singer/. tery stand testament to her tal- the time. The same was true for the in the Bushes.” This is an instru- der of Giants is a fairly good effort. It Well-chosen programming and ent. Nonetheless, this album falls third album, Be Here Now, which mental that sounds not unlike the might have been much better if it guitar provide a solid base to significantly short of greatness. Noel Gallagher feels was a horrible some of the Beatles’ jam sessions wasn’t a transitional effort, but tran- support her angelic voice. Yet Instead of freeing herself creative- album for the group. The band went that can be heard on the Beatles sition is a good thing. I would rec- this album hardly represents her ly, she chains herself to the Lilith through plenty of strife such as quar- Anthology. It leads quite well into ommend purchasing this album skill; instead, it seems MacLean Fair paradigm all too common rels between the Gallagher broth- the second track, “,” more so if you’re a fan. But even is trying to find a quick ticket to among young female soloists. If ers, the aforementioned drug abuse, which already appears to be the al- people who have previously disliked fame by cloning the style Jewel MacLean decides to just be an and even the disappearance of Liam. bum’s anchor. “Go Let It Out” Oasis may enjoy this album. They used on her second album. artist instead of trying to act like This all culminated in bassist, Paul sounds like classic Oasis. It has No- may not be the Beatles, but they are Passenger, strongly reminis- one, she will be spectacular. “Guigsy” McGuigan, and guitarist el’s trademark guitar as well the cus- damn good.

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In fact, you are saving them two bucks to fuel his Geo for a people...Oh, and by the way, I don’t To me, being carried from a potential littering fine and week, you can rest assured that your are lucky to go to have an ergonomic office chair. doing a good deed for the environ- twenty-two bucks can go to some- Tech is that we can Could you please stop by Office is definitely a superior ment. thing much more resourceful, like Depot on the way? The other possible response will concoct spiffy form of transit. How world peace or starting a collection Random Noodlehead on the else can you feel so come if you’re driving with one of of toast. alternatives to fight Street: Oh my gosh! I’ve always want- the 1% of society who actually takes Now I’m sure that most of my ed to be in Guinness! I will round up regal as you move Rush seriously. That person will be regular readers (The Two Bits Con- the rising gasoline three friends and carry you. so dumbstruck to have his idol in sortium to Conquer the Uncivilized prices. Two Bits Man: Good. I need to along the street? the vehicle that you can just say, Universe) have already started stock- make it to Tennessee by 9:30. “Hey man, can I have your car?” ing up on their toast with the mon- Not only do I get a fuel-free ride Being a Rush-crazed maniac, more ey that they’re saving on gasoline, to Tennessee, but I also get a spiffy doesn’t look like a homicidal - likely than not, he’ll hand it over. but just in case you’re one of the few panies, but you can impress others ergonomic office chair that will make ac) motorist pulls up get in the car, Either way, you got yourself a non-wily people still wasting their with your strong legs. Just a word to using the computer much more com- and ride along with them for a few free ride. Just be sure that the tank is money on gasoline, I’ll give you a the wise: Watch out for roadkill. fortable while I’m churning out the miles. Make the standard hitchhik- near full before you waste your time few tips to cut your energy bill. Of course, if there’s one thing ‘Nique articles. After you set the ing small talk (“Nice weather huh? I fraternizing with people weird To begin with, you could cut that separates a Two Bits reader from record being carried in an office really like your car. Say, did you see enough to give their car away. holes in the floor of your car. Come the average noodlehead on the street, chair, feel free to use other objects. that new movie, ya know, the one Take my advice on the free rides. on folks, did the Flintstones teach it’s his cunning ability to convince You can set records being carried with the dude from that other mov- When have I ever been wrong be- us nothing? Just five minutes with others to do his dirty work. If you’re on or in a sleigh, a gigantic coffee ie in it?”). At this point, the car is fore? If you’re just not into the idea an oxy-acetylene torch, and your one of those recreationally gifted mug (a la an amusement park), a still well under the control of the of working your feet or relying on car will have that Jurassic flair that (lazy) people who doesn’t feel like suitcase, or a box of Rice Krispies. driver, but it won’t be for long. When the kindness of strangers, I’m sure made all the stone-age gals turn their having to scuttle your car around It’s easy, it’s fun, and you meet in- the moment seems right, look to you’ll think of something. In the heads. Not to mention, you may town with your own feet, you might teresting people along the way. the driver, and say, “Oh, by the meantime, I’m working on my Guin- reach a whopping five miles per hour. consider having others do the leg- To me, being carried is definite- way, I’m Rush Limbaugh.” ness debut. Until next week, I am Admittedly, some of you small town work for you. Obviously, you can’t ly a superior form of transit. How This will elicit one of two re- the Two Bits Man, and these are folk may be dissatisfied with that force anyone to carry you about, else can you feel so regal as you sponses from the driver. More like- my thoughts.

“Heyyyyyy Carissaaaaaaa.” (Sorry dearie, it’s just what popped into mind.)