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11.25.02 @ 12:01AM

LETTERMAN OF THE YEAR
Re: Paul Beston's Life and Death on 'The Late Show':

Thanks for a great article. I watched the show with Warren Zevon, and couldn't break away. I have been a fan of Mr. Letterman for decades, enjoying his skill as a interviewer and also as a creative comedian. He is certainly the best in the business in both categories.

Mr. Zevon shows similar high skill levels in his music as well as his own comedic mind. It was refreshing to see Mr. Letterman show his friendship and appreciation to Mr. Zevon, and allow Mr. Zevon the opportunity to show his both to Letterman and to his music fans everywhere.

I can't imagine any other TV personalities who could match Mr. Letterman's ability to do a program like that. Most wouldn't even try, or their producers wouldn't let them (wisely).

Mr. Zevon's music will live for a long time.

Regards,
-- Richard Renken

This article brought just the right light on that incredible Farewell: Warren Zevon Late Night Show. Warren Zevon is not on my play list. David Letterman is. I was deeply moved by the courage both of these guys displayed on that program. Paul Beston captured in words better than I could explain what a truly amazing event this show was. It was a first in TV in my experience and it left a lasting impact on me.

Please personally thank Paul for his great insight on this very important broadcast event. The show was certainly not the usual fare from "Late Night," and David Letterman became a great man that day. I suspected he was when I saw his first show after 9/11. David Letterman is real, and Paul correctly captured the moment in words.

Thanks for publishing this great article.
-- Dave Grasser

For the first time ever I regret I don't watch Letterman. Thanks, Paul
Beston, for the great piece on Warren Zevon, since I wasn't "there" to enjoy it.
-- Roger Ross
Tomahawk, WI

THE MILK OF HUMAN KINDNESS
Re: The Washington Prowler's Jeffords Sinks Lower:

I would suggest that rather than welcoming Jeffords back as a Republican, one of the first things that the new Republican leadership ought to look at is the Vermont milk situation and seriously consider repealing whatever Jeffords (and Leahy) got for that last year.
-- George L. Hadley
Normandy Park, WA

The Republicans should not take Jeffords back under any circumstances. He is a turncoat just like Bob Smith, who did not get to represent his State. A wishy-washy person cannot be trusted. You either know who you are, are you don't.
-- Dottie Marks

Please feel free to tell Senator Jeffords that he stabbed the party in the back for minuscule short term personal gain in the form of public attention he coveted so badly.

He is a traitor to the Republican Party. The party itself as well as a free America are both better off without ole Benedict.

Letter to the Editor

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