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                                The Odd Couple

> In the years that followed and up until his death, he'd come to see me
> every time he was in California. We'd have interesting philosophical
> conversations. We'd exchange personal Christmas cards. He'd show me
> pictures of his grandchildren. I was with him in Florida once when he
> complained about his health and his weight, so I suggested that he go on a
> diet that had worked for me. I faxed a copy to his wife when I got back
> home.
>
> The truth is, the reverend and I had a lot in common. He was from Virginia,
> and I was from Kentucky. His father had been a bootlegger, and I had been
> one too in my 20s before I went into the Navy. We steered our conversations
> away from politics, but religion was within bounds. He wanted to save me
> and was determined to get me out of “the business.”
>

Via news from me [1], “Larry Flynt: My friend, Jerry Falwell [2]”

Larry Flynt [3].

Jerry Falwell [4].

Friends.

Now that's an odd couple.

I also think it's neat that Larry Flynt has nothing but good things to say
about Jerry Falwell, showing that one doesn't have to be a Christian to
forgive and forget, or at least, be friends with your enemy.

[1] http://www.newsfromme.com/archives/2007_05_20.html#013482
[2] http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-op-
[3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Flynt
[4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Falwell

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