re correspondence with Playboy Japan

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on 2/18/03 9:47 AM, Paul Mackin at paul.mackin at verizon.net wrote:

> 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.
> 
> 
Mr Pynchon, are the rumors published in the Latvian issue of Penthouse about
the menage a trois between you, Salman Rushdie, and Aria Giovanni true?

Joe