The Last Time

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“I wouldn’t go down these steps even when the tornado reaches Hazel’s house,” repeated Rebecca.

Oh, come onBesidesthey were good enough for John Wayne Gacy,” continued me.

You’re sick, Paul

Seriously, this was the last time — ‘The last time ever I…’

Carly Simon?

No, it’s Roberta Flack’s The First TimeYou always get that one wrong.

Oh yeah. Carly’s was You’re So Vain.

Warren Beatty, right?

She admitted it in a book. But this is about the salt, isn’t it? Finally, Paul! It’s too dangerous for someone almost 80. I’ve been telling you this for a decade.

I’ve aged out of pulling those 40-pound suckers down those stairs. What are you humming — give me a minute…Yesterday?

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The Beatles or Roy Clark?

You gotta give me a hint, I’m worn out.

I’m not half the man I used to be.’

Very funny. I liked Roy’s better.

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