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Tom FallonAmerican Writer |
Note: This piece must be read fragmented. You may improvise on the words
if you wish, as wellk, but maintain its fragmentary nature.
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The Perfect Machine
From Thelonius Monk
 O such a perfect machine!What is it?Take it apart –one piece at a time –Break it down –one word at a time yes –lay the pieces – the words – on the desk –NOW –put it together – createa new mechanism – change perfectionto mark time – to mark time –Ha! I’ve got it!TAKE IT A-PART, BROTHER!(...you will not know, if you do not...) A p a r t – S : T : R : E : T : C : H :Now! take it – take, it… take......it......a-part
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