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Tell Me a Mystery's avatar

Wow! What fun. You had me laughing out loud. I scared a flock of seagulls. :) I'd praise you more, but I must keep reading your story. Yes, it's that good. :)

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thank you, Tell Me. You have made my day!

I like writing Carl. He is out there. 🤓

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

The best part for me was the Captain Kirk competition, and of course, your over-the-top style (Swimming the English Channel for exercise?). Looking forward to parts 2-100.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

🤣 I don't know if I will make it to #200, but I have a few ready to go.

Thanks, K.C.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

Weirdness...

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Having too much money makes people weird. Fortunately, I never had that problem. 😉

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You had me ( and Mr Data ) at "free donuts." Really, that was the funniest first line I have ever read. Hilarious interview. Rollicking good fun. But... about that Cheetos body rub thing...? No, Mark -- No. The Flock of Seagulls reference was not lost on me. A 17-year-old lead guitarist and the coolest bass player.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

That Carlton is a kook. 80s music was... interesting. 🤣

I do miss those skinny ties, though. And being young and thin.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Careful what you wish for, Mark, my friend. Magic abounds....

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Duh. I know. I watch The Twilight Zone.

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

I had to look up Paul Wesley (we don’t subscribe to Paramount+) but if I had just been patient I could have let you explain. Oh well!

Last year (whoops! Sorry, make that “in 2023” — still getting used to the new year) this would have been an exaggeration for effect, but now, alas, it’s more “what Elon would be like if he stayed on his meds”… 😐

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I also had to look up his name. 🤣 I watched the series, thanks to Delta Airlines, which gives you 24 hours of Paramount+ when you fly and sign in with your Sky Miles account. I did a lot of flying when my Dad was sick. I would watch one on the flight and then one or two later that 24-hour period.

I think Carlton Category could give Musk a run for his money on the wacky front. But I doubt he could invent rockets or electric cars.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Please! Do not mention the E word. It makes me insane...

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Mark Starlin's avatar

My lips are sealed.

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