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Often it seems the words-they just automatically appear before you.
Shot like a laser onto the paper-perhaps yanked directly from
inside your spirit-self. In 1976 a neon ray of yellowish-orange
light shined upon a Cheerio Dan Gleason was about to enjoy. Its
reflection scalded his retinas, blinding the youthful
chap-completely disabling his ability to imbibe. Upon relating this
incident to his parental units, Dan was called a liar, and sent to
bed early for not finishing his meal. But what he beheld-it was no
mirage. For as he rested, The Three-Toed Sloth Of Truth And
Knowledge appeared before him, wearing its customary purple and
mauve leotard, and divulged to Dan the meaning of this occurrence.
The boy rubbed the beast's face-its chosen method of
revelation-leading the sloth to inform him that every time he would
put his head to rest, this ray would return to him and tell a
story. And if he were to write these anecdotes down, well-then
perhaps he might just find himself a place in this world. So ever
since he has picked up the pen each morning to scribe. And this act
has culminated in the book, "The Return Of Kebab-Dan Gleason's
Greatest Hits, Vol. 2," which may or may not set your galaxy
aflame. Dan Gleason's writing has appeared on such websites as
ausgang.com, fengi.com, and stopgostop. He has read live at
Quimby's Bookstore, Phyllis's Musical Inn, Gallery Cabaret, Gosia
Koscielak Gallery, etc. And he hopes to meet you at one of his
readings in the near future. And after the perfunctory greetings,
he would like very much to hold your hand.
In this first compilation of re-edited stories, one of Chicago's
most prolific writers gathers work covering a full decade and
eighteen books. The tales deal with issues of sexual inadequacy,
confusion, and shame. They are riddled with questions of the
importance of the individual at large, dealing with mundane
situations, political incorrectness, and absolute hilarity. But
more than this, the narratives create a blurred vision of what is
truth, and what is in fact fiction. Dan Gleason's writing has
appeared on such websites as ausgang.com, fengi, and stopgostop. He
has read live at Quimby's Bookstore, Buddy Gallery, Phyllis's
Musical Inn, etc. He works an undistinguished, low paying job
during the day that he would really rather not discuss further.
And, he is a chain smoker, whose high salt diet will most certainly
lead to an early grave. So there is no guarantee that there will be
a Greatest Hits Vol. 2. But if there is, well, then surely you
should go out and purchase that book as well.
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