Puzo's source for the Godfather (not a flame)

[still lookin 4 the face i had b4 the world was made]

On Thu, 15 May 1997, Jules Siegel wrote:
> Now here's a very direct and clear warning: Be very careful about what you
> say and how you say it. I think it would be very wise for you to check any
> staement you make with a competent lawyer before publishing it. If you libel
> me and I can prove it, I will sue you, even if it's only to collect a
> symbolic award. I think that you are engaged in a malicious campaign to
> damage my reputation. Your previous postings are very important evidence of
> your malice and all of this will be used in court against you.
> 
> I will also sue the institution where you work, as you are using their
> facilities to mount this attack against me. I am going to contact them today
> and inform them of what you are doing and ask them to discuss the matter
> with you.
> 
> I have never sued anyone in my life. Don't be the first exception. Other
> than that, I will have nothing further to say on this subject until I hear
> from Mario, and I think you would be well-advised to take the same precaution.
> 
> I want to apologize to the subscribers of pynchon-l for having to make this
> kind of statement in a literary forum, but I'm sure that you can understand
> why I have to do it.

No, actually.  Apology not accepted.  Take your bullshit somewhere else.

You're one of the biggest assholes I've ever met, on or off line.

Max

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