Columnist surprised by fan's request

Published 5:19 am Monday, January 19, 2004

By Staff
An actual phone conversation I had earlier today…
Great isn't even close to how I'd describe him right now, Sam. Old Fred is quite a guy, and then some. Now look, I have some work I have to get done, and I know you didn't call just to tell me just how much you like sweet old Fred. What can I do for you?"