I followed Pat for most of his career. I even have an autographed set of his books.
When I introduced my Dad to his work, I lent him the first book (A Fine and Pleasant Misery). Dad was in the habit of reading in bed a little before going to sleep each night, and when he started reading, he also started shaking the bed with his stifled laughter and it woke up Mom. She insisted he read out loud so she could know what was so funny. After that, he read them one story each night and they both howled. When he returned the book, he told me he wished there was more, so I handed him the second book and he was thrilled.
Two of my favorite stories are "The Outfit", and "Moutain Goats Never Say Cheese".
When I introduced my Dad to his work, I lent him the first book (A Fine and Pleasant Misery). Dad was in the habit of reading in bed a little before going to sleep each night, and when he started reading, he also started shaking the bed with his stifled laughter and it woke up Mom. She insisted he read out loud so she could know what was so funny. After that, he read them one story each night and they both howled. When he returned the book, he told me he wished there was more, so I handed him the second book and he was thrilled.
Two of my favorite stories are "The Outfit", and "Moutain Goats Never Say Cheese".
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