re correspondence with Playboy Japan

Paul Mackin paul.mackin at verizon.net
Tue Feb 18 08:47:33 CST 2003


On Tue, 2003-02-18 at 08:58, Terrance wrote:
> 
> 
> Paul Mackin wrote:
> > 
> > Why can't the p-list ALSO "r[u]n an interview with Mr. Pynchon." We
> > wouldn't have to be specific about how, where, and whether Mr. Pynchon
> > was actually involved in the interview. Apparently Japanese readers
> > aren't curious about such things.
> 
> Brilliant! If asked to submit one and only one question what would
> P-listers ask Mr. Pynchon. Remember, this interview will be conducted by
> a Tralfamadorian, Mr. Pynchon will correspond via fax in English,  and
> only the top ten questions will appear on the Dave Letterman show (or
> whatever it's called, oh man I need to watch more TV). 
> 
> My question: Mr. Pynchon, if you were to be stranded on a deserted
> island and could only take two playboy issues which ones would they be?


OK. Mine will be":

Which "very very close person" would you want on the island with you to
share Playboy with? (please choose from among current p-list
subscribers)

P.





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