I am a very lucky guy. I have some talents that make folks happy but I also have the coolest pets around and a beautiful and talented girlfriend who puts up with my crap (including tedious periods of depression). I know you are all probably pretty worn out with my stories of Scarlett, Basil and Mr. Toes. However, I don't think I ever boasted about my buddy Manny.

I am very happy to be able to say that Manny Yarbrough http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/gallery/featured/GAL1000156/1/20/index.htm the World's Biggest Athlete (according to the Guinness Book of World Records) is one of my friends. I am sure you have all seen Manny in TV commercials or on the HBO series OZ, or in Sports Illustrated or on the Discovery Channel. Here are a few links but you can do your own research: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Yarborough
http://www.doghouseboxing.com/UFC_MMA/Interview_Manny_Yarbrough111903.htm
http://www.leslyusmile.com/u-smile-radio/co-host-manny-tiny-yarbrough

Here's something we are looking forward to. Scarlett's oldest friend Beverly is dating Manny. She loves my dog and is fascinated by his athletic career. Beverly has a plan to arrange a publicity picture for Basil's portfolio. She wants to get a shot of Basil pulling Manny on a cart. He can do it. Manny weighs about 775lbs and here's a shot of Basie pulling 2100lbs:

Imagine Emmanuel "Tiny" Yarbrough on this cart instead of the blocks.