Dick Clark as DJ oh so long ago |
DJ Bob: So, let's hear it, big fella. What can you say looking back on your life?
Anonymous: I'll state it clear...I've lived a life that's...uh...full. I've traveled down each and every highway...
DJ Bob: So, you're a traveling man, who lives in cheap motels? Away from the family, huh. Any regrets?
Anonymous: Regrets? I've had a few, but then, too few to mention…
DJ Bob: Oh, one of those. Love 'em and leave 'em?
Anonymous: I did what I had to do...saw through without exemption...
DJ Bob: Let me guess: you planned each careful step, right? Had to, I imagine.
Anonymous:…More, much more than this, I did it my way….
DJ Bob: O-kay, but were there times? Didn't you ever think you bit off more than you could chew? You know, the balancing act?
Anonymous: But, through it all…I ate it up and spit it out…faced it all and stood ta…
DJ Bob: I see. A life of love, laugh, and tears, right? Yours or your family? Ever think about 'em? I mean, didn't you ever think about losing them?
DJ Bob: I see. A life of love, laugh, and tears, right? Yours or your family? Ever think about 'em? I mean, didn't you ever think about losing them?
Anonymous: I’ve had my share of losing, but…now I find it all so amusing! To think I did all that and…
DJ Bob: AMUSING? But, you’re not shy, are you? Not humble at all! I bet you shout...
Anonymous: Oh, no, oh, no, not me! I did it my way!
DJ Bob: Well, then, what IS a man, not a sleezy guy like yourself? What has he got? If not his family, what is important?
Anonymous: Yes! If not himself, then he has naught! To say the things he truly feels…
DJ Bob: NAUGHT? NAUGHT? Big word for a obnoxious man. Sure, but these are not the words of one ...?
Anonymous: ...who kneels! The record shows…Yes! I took the blows!
DJ Bob Well, I'd love to land some blows on you, you narcissistic bastard. You got a record, a felony record?
Anonymous: And did it my way! Yes, it was my way…
DJ Bob: Right, buddy. Whatever you say. Next caller, line 2?...
P.S. This is a re-post from A-Z bloghop, April 2013. There are also two or three more "Quintessential Radio" interviews to be seen in next month or two.
P.S. This is a re-post from A-Z bloghop, April 2013. There are also two or three more "Quintessential Radio" interviews to be seen in next month or two.