Calvin Trillin on Rudy...

[TreasonousBastard]

So, I'm listening to "Whaddaya Know" on the local NPR station, and Calvin is asked about Giuliani...

"The only Italian-American in the country without an engaging personality."

"A paranoid control freak is what we wanted on 9/11."

And went on to regale us how New Yorkers were really getting sick of the Anointed Prince with his constant bickering and bizarre lifestyle before that fatal day that made him a star.

[NYCGirl]

1. I love Calvin Trillin — he's brilliant. Giuliani, I can't stand. NT

[NJCher]

2. Leave it to Calvin

To put into words what I was struggling to conceptualize!

And oh I do remember how sick NY was of Guiliani. bush, too, had popularity ratings that were going down the tube fast. Both of them staved off near political disasters with 9-11.

Cher

[AlCzervik]

3. Obviously he sails on is a wonderful book for the Trillin fans.

[SharonAnn]

5. Isn't it "Obliviously, he sails on"?

[AlCzervik]

6. no actually it's "obliviously on he sails" i went and found my book.

[applegrove]

4. Love him too!