Am told that I ll receive a plaque. Am disappointed when informed that job pays nothing but heartened by eligibility to be delegate to convention next year in Anaheim. After Tailhook, have always wanted to attend a convention. Persuade Scribner to do all the hard work, like getting petition signed. Go outside to smoke vigorously and pace.
Poetry reading begins.
Forget politics momentarily. Read tortured, moving verse. Hawk book shamelessly. 9 p.m. Publicly announce my candidacy. Decide to consult Libertarian presidential candidate and Miami Herald humor columnist Dave Barry for advice first thing in the morning.