If you are putting together Buffett's Twain influences, include his lyrics from "Take Another Road": http://www.absolutelyric.com/lyrics/view/jimmy_buffett/take_another_road/ Also see Buffett's book _Tales from Margaritaville_. Shelley Fisher Fishkin's book _Lighting Out for the Territory_ documents a letter from Buffett to Gretchen Sharlow in August 1995 wherein Buffett acknowledged Twain as an important influence in his works. If Buffett is not a member of the Mark Twain Luncheon Club, he ought to be. As to _Readers' Digest_ -- they missed a great opportunity to put together a Buffett/Twain quote comparison article. Barb