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, Larry Flynt: My friend,
Jerry Falwell
Larry
Flynt.
Jerry Falwell.
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.
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