Re: salinger

Aaron (aaron.brager@writeme.com)
Sun, 06 Jun 1999 00:41:29 -0400

That's what I figured.  I sent the letter to Harold Ober about ten minutes
after I posted the message to the list; I didn't post to the list after I
recieved a reply from Harold Ober.

So, what are the toilets like?


> Well, surely if Harold Ober isn't forwarding notes to him anymore that
> would seem to be a pretty good indication that he doesn't want to be
> written to. I guess any writer or celebrity must get sick of being sent
> what is surely 99% drivel lightened only by the occasional revelation.
> Personally Salinger's a guy I'd like to keep on my good side (:
>
> > > > Though the man has made it clear time and again that he doesn't want
to
> be
> > > bothered, even by letters, if you still feel that you want to send him
> a
> > > note, why not try to send it care of his agent, Harold Ober and
> > Associates?
> > > --tim
> >
> > I thought he was reading and welcoming letters and only letters, and as
> well
> > not answering them.  If he's made it clear that he doesn't want to be
> > bothered, even by letters, then of course, I wouldn't bother him.  (I
> talked
> > to Harold Ober and Associates; they said they are no longer forwarding
> mail
> > to him.)
> >
> > Thanks, anyway.
>