Avast ye! James Reston Jr., a scribbler with a hand in Nixon's apology, be takin' his leave at 82.
2023-07-19
He be a clever scribe and tale-spinner, this historian and novelist! He crafted a mighty tome of 96 pages, a parchment of "interrogation," ye see, t' help David Frost in his quest t' extract truth from Nixon's gullet. 'Twas a masterful prod indeed, makin' ol' Tricky Dick confess, "Arrr, I did betray me own American brethren in me Watergate folly!"
Avast ye, mateys! There once was a clever historian and novelist who went by the name of Edmund “Bud” Kroth. He be known for his mischievous wit and his ability to spin a yarn as tall as the mast of a ship. In the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-seven, this scallywag found himself in deep waters, involved in a grand interrogation of the infamous Richard Nixon.David Frost, a cunning television man, had brought Kroth aboard to lend his linguistic prowess and historical knowledge to the venture. Kroth, not one to shy away from a challenge, set to work and produced a 96-page memo that would make even the most hardened pirate chuckle. This memo, filled to the brim with questions, aimed to corner Nixon and make him admit to his wrongdoing in the ghastly affair known as Watergate.
With quill in hand, Kroth crafted his questions with the flair of a true buccaneer. His words were laden with humor and wit, designed to chip away at Nixon's defenses and force him to walk the plank of truth. And lo and behold, his plan worked!
In the midst of this swashbuckling interview, Nixon was left with no choice but to utter those fateful words, “I let the American people down.” Kroth's interrogative prowess had done its job, leaving the former president with no choice but to confess his sins.
Ye see, Kroth possessed the rare talent of turning history into a rollicking adventure, a tale fit for the high seas. His words had the power to steer the course of an interview like a clever pirate captain navigating treacherous waters.
So, me hearties, let us raise a glass to Edmund “Bud” Kroth, the witty historian who unlocked the truth from the depths of a political sea. His interrogation memo be a shining example of how a bit of humor and a dash of cunning can bring down even the mightiest of scallywags.