Large Fierce Mammal

Source: S. F. Kaufman

A year ago today, I wrote of a Man’s birthday, and how its occurrence at once delighted his Friends and dismayed his enemies as that of any True Man will. Well Goode Reader, I invite you to revisit that piece, placed here in honour of our Esteemed Friend Stephen F. Kaufman, and ask that you do so in the joyous knowledge that he has seen fit to keep his Wit and Sword among us for yet another year.

Happiest of birthdays Steve, and many, MANY, more! To repeat my advice last year, live forever, or die in the effort! Be fucking inevitable!

The Honourable Kaufman has a lot of things to say that speak to the LFM Clan, but today, and with his kind approval, I would like to share the perfect expression of one that ranks among the LFM favourites; in fact that was the title of last year’s celebratory piece. Delivered by the Man himself, I warn you that once you’ve heard and seen it, you’ll find more than ample reason to apply it in your own life, preferably with appropriate classical technique as demonstrated here.

Now over to you Steve!