Because if the book gets a lot of attention, it will probably be for its idea more than its quality. All he really wanted to do was write a book and be satisfied with having done so. Even though I thought it would be funny if Chuck were photographed for this story dressed in full metal regalia, he didn't laugh. In fact, he frowned in a way I hadn't seen before. Stars are cartoon characters.
Nobody knows that better than someone who has plumbed the depths of bubble gum heavy metal.
And Chuck doesn't want to become one. A cartoon character, that is. He still wants to be a star. David Giffels' column appears Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.