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RUBBER CHICKEN

 For someone without working eyes or ears, Rubber Chicken has surprisingly eclectic tastes.

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RUBBER CHICKEN'S PICKS

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My Life
by Burt Reynolds


Hyperion Books · 1994 · 320 pages
The biography of the man whose toupee that I, Rubber Chicken, wear.

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Geek Love
by Katherine Dunn


Vintage · 2002 · 368 pages

A book about a family of circus freaks--some of whom bite the heads off of chickens! Horrifying.

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The Good Fight: Declare Your Independence and Close the Democracy Gap
by Ralph Nader


Regan Books · 2004 · 304 pages
Ralph and I are close friends. He was a great help to me when I was recovering from my addiction to rubber cement.
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The Best of Rufus Thomas: Do the Funky Somethin'
by Rufus Thomas


Rhino Records · 1996 · CD

Rufus Thomas was another close personal friend of mine. We created the song and dance "Do the Funky Chicken" in Memphis in 1969. Rufus later went on to write "Do the Funky Penguin." Now that was absurd!

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Rubber Soul
by The Beatles


Capital · 1990 · CD
This is another one of my favorite (rubber) soul albums.

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