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"God's Own Martini"
An earthly martini is comprised of gin (never vodka!), vermouth, and a dash of bitters. A celestial martini is compiled from raw experience, human warmth, and a dash of suffering. Drink down the one and then the other. Which do you prefer? A
I have no idea why I abandoned that so abruptly. The title was great! And the illo of a "happy martini" was pleasantly pixilated.
Down at the bottom was a first draft for a business-related letter. It's censored for privacy, but that's all. Nothing scandalous, alas. I appear to lead a disappointingly respectable life. How on earth could that have ever happened to the young rapscallion I once was?
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Posting in the most recent thread because the relevant one is lost in the mists of time:
A while ago you wrote in defence of ornate story titles. In a discussion of the 1980s Hugos over on tor.com I've just found mention of
""You're Welcome," Said the Robot, and Turned to Watch the Snowflakes."
(Alan Ryan, F&SF)
I think that's pretty good.
I agree entirely. Terrific title. It would make me read the first page, anyway, and that's half the battle.
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