Thursday, February 27, 2003

OBIT POEM: BENNY WATERS Redemption for Jerry Lewis A 1938 Christian Scientist and 1969 ex-drinker. Nothing else much happened except playing Europe until 1991, when he moved back to the big U.S. to get insurance coverage for a cataract removal operation. The surgery was unsuccessful. He turned blind, and kept playing. He was awarded the Legion of honor by the French in 1996. He wore their medal around his neck in all performances therafter. For once, the French were right. 8:16:27 AM    comment []