Task 14: The Spice

During a steamy LA summer afternoon in June 1983 I was approached by David Lynch. It turned out that he wanted me to be the Padishah Emperor in the upcoming Dune movie base on Frank Herbert's award-winning novel. I was unsure at first and asked myself the following questions: Would taking the role affect my academics at Wingate Elementary School in a few years? Instead of being paid money, might I receive compensation in GI Joe action figures? If I become an actor, would I even have to bother with school? Then Lynch and I conversed by using these exact phrases: Lynch: "So what do say kid?" Me: "Uhh I am 4 years old and don't know who you are" Lynch: "Listen, do you want the role or not?" Me: "Do you think you could buy me a Donut?" Lynch: "Sure, I will buy you 15,000 bearclaws if you take the role" Me: "Sweet, let me ask my parents" Lynch: "Radical, have your parents call me fo' sho" Me: "Peace Dave-meister"

And that is why I downloaded Dune from Overdrive today. I have read the entire series and also the author's biography. I would recommend the Dune books to anyone who likes literate Science Fiction. You will not be disappointed.

I have found Overdrive to be more user-friendly but I like both services and the good thing is that most problems can be resolved by checking out the FAQs or just playing around. Most patrons that know about the service truly appreciate it and offer to bring by fresh hot wings. I have never put an audiobook on my MP3 player. If I am pumping iron I listen to nothing but Chubb Rock.