RKS Literature: “Tooth Money Thievery” (William S. Burroughs)

“She was constantly saving money to have teeth out, but somehow she always spent the money on something else. Either she got drunk on it, or she gave it to someone in a in irrational fit of generosity. She was a mark for every con artist in Tangier because she was known to have money she was always saving to have her teeth out. But putting the touch on her was not without danger. She would suddenly turn vicious and maul some mooch with all the strength of her Junoesque limbs shouting,’ You lousy bastard! Trying to con me out of my teeth money.’

William S. Burroughs, “Lee and the Boys”, 1989.

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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