In a message dated 1/16/2002 9:07:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> I enjoyed the show in general.  I particularly liked Ron Powers.  I thought
> he was the Shelby Foote of this production. To my ear, no one can turn a
> phrase like Ron when he is in full stride. Sam would have really liked Ron
> Powers.
>

Yes and yes, but, as enlightening and entertaining as Mr. Powers remarks
were, I felt he was used to excess. Where were some of the other fine Twain
scholars whose works and study and power of phrase hold equal sway? I looked
hard for Vic Doyno and others who have shown and taught me much.

ACR