In a message dated 2/21/01 2:05:31 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
<< I've heard tell that Mr. Foote can be quite a cantankerous old fart, but to
listen to his voice was to listen to his quintessential "Southern
Gentleman". >>
Shelby Foote can be abrupt. He lives in Memphis. I once called him after that
series to obtain an autograph for someone. He asks. "Do I know you, Suh?" I
say, "Well, no." "Then don't you evuh bother again, I only give autographs to
friends!" amd hung up.
Bobby