I failed to report the death recently of major-league pitcher Bill Henry, which was good, since
he turned out to be a fraud. Actually, I only heard about him due to the hoax, and
its eerie resemblance to a recent plot from Gil Thorp. Now, the
New York Times continues the fraudulent-behavior-belied-by-obituary's-dissemination theme with a discussion of
an unscrupulous, or senile, photographer. So remember, friends, if you're living a lie, make your final wishes very clear: No Obituary. Stress your humility, or make up a story about a murder rap in Idaho. More interesting than a padded resume.
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