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Jun 18, 2023Liked by Michael Estrin

Michael, you know I love your Larry stories. Thank you for the explanation on why you don't want to write the book. I never thought of it that way. I truly wish I had been able to spend more time with your dad. I know it was a while agao, but I am sorry for your loss.

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Fantastic! If I recall, comparing yourself to the Sultan of Oman, or dropping Sultan of Oman in reference to someone really important was something people said when I was a kid. Did Bob Hope use that as a one-liner in one of his shows? I swear I've heard it before. Or, you know, #simulation.

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Jun 19, 2023Liked by Michael Estrin

The gift from the Sultan was great, but you probably did miss the chance to have the first bar mitzvah in Oman since the Jews were wandering in the desert for 40 years.

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Jun 18, 2023Liked by Michael Estrin

The story wouldn’t be worth $10,000 to an average person, but Larry doesn’t sound like an average person. I love these Larry remembrances.

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Thank you for sharing Larry, what a freaking gem!

For the first time in a long time, I got to see my dad in my dream last night. So from one kid without a dad to another, this was received and enjoyed with so much love.

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My first Larry story. What a guy! Don’t knew why it took me so long to her this especially since I’m a paid subscriber. I guess you’re right man, people don’t really go digging in the archives.

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Ok. Now y’all have me wanting to read all the Larry stories. I’m going to have to upgrade!

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Larry sounds six thousand kinds of brilliant. That paper is worth more Rolexes than can fit on a human arm. Great stories.

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Jun 19, 2023Liked by Michael Estrin

Too bad your dad didn’t invite the Sultan to your bar mitzvah. It would have been epic! Estrin the Peacemaker!! And the Sultan could enjoy a nice halal pastrami on rye with mustard.

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I LOVE LARRY

This is the best story and the best joke

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Thank you Michael, you and your father made my day. Larry's humor and yours is priceless. Thank you for sharing that story.

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Jun 18, 2023Liked by Michael Estrin

I love this story! Relationships with Dads are special. I loved my Dad and miss him dearly. He took me hunting with him and I learned about the ways of the woods and the animals that live in the woods. I also learned how to drink to excess and smoke like a chimney, lessons that I eventually unlearned. Despite those bad habits I still loved my Dad and his way of telling a story.

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Jun 18, 2023Liked by Michael Estrin

This is amazing.

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Incredible from start to finish! You should write his book if that were even possible. Lucky family all of you.

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Jun 18, 2023Liked by Michael Estrin

What a marvelous story. Your Dad was right on point with his advice. Happy Fathers’ Day!

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Thanks for letting me read your Larry stories. I promise to buy the book.

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