“I suppose it's possible that the Sundance Kid didn't like to make much of his birthdays — they may have struck him as just another reminder that his draw was getting slower by the year—but what if he truly liked a major celebration? What if he looked forward every year to marking the day of his birth with what they used to call in the West 'a real wingding, with pink balloons and a few survivors'?”
This book recounts the experiences of a traveler named Alice, detailing her escapades and encounters during her travels. more
Calvin Trillin is an American journalist known for his humorous and satirical writing style. Born on December 5, 1935, he has had a career that spans various fields, including literature, commentary, and news reporting. more
“As far as I'm concerned, 'whom' is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler.”
“Perhaps we've time to have a look at the Number Thirty-One bus queue before we turn in.”
“Anybody caught selling macrame in public should be dyed a natural color and hung out to dry.”
“The Banh Mi sandwich is really the only good argument for colonialism.”