The following is a work of fiction.

Not Nick Nolte's Diary, Malibu, California
February 17, 2005

Auction

We all just got back from the Reg Bev Wil, Diary. Sotheby's was staging an auction there and staging is the right word. For that reason, I diplomatically needed my man-at-arms to remain back stage. Luckily, Manolo was content to window shop at Carroll and Co for a spell. My accountant likes to hold the paddle, and it really is for the best. One year, I was the high bidder for one of John Cameron's old Corvettes because my Vittel water was flat. Joke was on me as that day I found out: Vittel water is always flat and Cameron didn't saddle soap his car seats. I ended up selling the Corvette engine to a dealer and turning the body into an outdoor planter. I think Joan Baez wrote a song with the same plot. Well, I'm out of space to talk about the auction. Perhaps tomorrow.