A Farewll to Jean Shepherd , master story teller who left this
planet several Sundays ago.
" I freely admit that I am a depraved Fig Newton freak. There aren't many of us, but there is a bond between the lovers of the noble Fig Newton that transcends all. The Fig Newton itself is one of the most glorious creations of Man, its subtle, soft, sand-hued crust of a sensual shade, its dark, rich, tart filling of the ancient figs from the sun-drenched shores of Greece redolent of the earth's bounties. There are those who actually those who enjoy such obscenities as cherry Fig Newtons, strawberry Fig Newtons, and even, God forbid, chocolate Fig Newtons............"
Jean is just warming up, but time limits me from typing the rest of this ode...from the book , " A Fist Full Of Fig Newtons "
Shepherd had total recall and would comfort imsomniacs and night workers on the radio from midnight to 3.00 a.m. with unscripted stories...he had listeners open their windows at 2.00 a.m....all screaming in unison..." I'm fed up and I'm not going to take this anymore !!! ".....I heard this in the West Village at two in the morning and wondered what in the hell was going on......Hollywood stole this bit ( without giving credit of course ).....
Good Night Sweet Fig Newtonite...........nysebob |
