I now know that I was becoming quite ill at this time, early kidney failure. Couldn't eat properly, despite five-star local Italian food. :/

Grew up with this one; early memories (also 1955)
Side 2 every Christmas morning. Starting too early of course.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cRI...

Saw them do this live in the '70s. Incredible. Nobody else would dare try it.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQll...

In the DMG we find a 'harlots' table. That was a joke.

One quote 'damn right I'm sexist' was a deliberate poke to get a response. NOT a sexist in reality, behavior, or belief -- another ill-considered humorous angry jab.

I knew him well, friends for 25+ years. You can see the truths in the above.

In the big picture...
You find many humourous bits, and some are ill-advised (oft traces of his first 30 years). Dubtleties arise in re-reading.
You find grudges (Rick Loomis, the Blumes, more).

His was a normal, smart, deep human mind, kind and considerate, a Jehovah's Witness, and flawed.

As to 'infamous' quotes now being widely publicized...
All taken out of context and milked for clicks.

You ever exaggerate to make a point, or play the clown to amuse others?

Back off and look at the whole package, the patterns of behavior.

I recall him hiring and defending Jean Wells, and later acquiring Barima Obong-Ubusu (sic) for VP Finance at TSR.

Yes he fell victim to substance abuse for one brief period in his west-coast life. He kicked it all quickly fyi.
Sometimes he got mad, sure.
Sometimes he said things he regretted, sure.

Ah. That's cool if it works for you. I go for a big perspective, creating & designing & writing & all, so I have stuff to consider. I usually go with less complexity, so I just omit firearms and all the nasty results that can occur. :)

Fully educated on all medical aspects. I'm paranoid about the connections, so max precautions. Got pills for immediate treatment of even a maybe-contamination. Getting superb care.

Can you explain your kneejerk monosyllabic retort?

Milestone Day
Just got my cyberkidney.
Overnight it does what my late kidneys useta.
Modern med tech is amazing.
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