Hal Holbrook, in his 85-page preface to his 1959 book, _Mark Twain Tonight_, does not write anything to imply that he ever heard a recording of Twain's voice although he did watch the silent Edison film. A footnote to an October discussion: yes, Holbrook has used Harnsberger's _Mark Twain at your Fingertips_ as a source, so he may not be any more reliable for quotes than Harnsberger. larry marshburne [log in to unmask]