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Life Extension: a Flashback

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Life Extension: a FlashbackI first met Merv in 1977.  Intrigued by my book, The Adventurer's Guide which explained how regular folks could have great adventures around the world, he had me as a guest on The Merv Griffin Show
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After talking with Merv, on my next visit to Durk & Sandy's I asked him, "Durk, what would you think about going on the Merv Griffin Show?"

He responded, "Why would I want to do that?"

"You know, I really don't have a specific answer," I said frankly.  "It's just that I've got this feeling, this conviction, that if you went on Merv's show and talked about what you and I talk about when I come here, just like this, something really good will come of it."

This is not a persuasive argument for a super-genius.  Durk shook his head.  "I don't think so, Jack," he decided.

Frustrated, I blurted out, "Durk, they'll pay you four hundred dollars..."

His head snapped around.  "They will?  Four hundred dollars?"

"Yes."
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Dr. Jack Wheeler's "To the Point News"
http://www.tothepointnews.com/content/view/2852/2/

Added by Michael E. Marotta
on 12/16, 8:27am

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