American Fiction - A Conversation Among Friends
Paula Baderman: [On a conference call]
Hello?
Arthur:
Hello Paula!
Paula Baderman:
Arthur! So wonderful to hear from you. I hope you are with the man of the hour.
Arthur:
I am indeed. He's right here next to me.
Paula Baderman:
Mr. Leigh?
Thelonious Monk Ellison: [Speaking as the author "Stagg R. Leigh"]
Uh, yeah, this is he.
Paula Baderman: [Surprised]
Oh, really?
Thelonious Monk Ellison:
Uh, uh, yeah, dammit!
Paula Baderman: [Relieved]
Right.
Thelonious Monk Ellison:
Motherfucker!
Paula Baderman:
Right, okay, um, yeah, I was a little confused at first.
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