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What if a Car Salesmen Has the Powers of God?

Writer Robert Bausch. Bausch's new novel, "Almighty Me," is the story of an average guy who, for one year, is given the powers of God. (It's published by Houghton Mifflin). (Interview by Marty Moss-Coane)

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Other segments from the episode on August 12, 1991

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, August 12, 1991: Interview with Sam Fussell; Interview with Robert Bausch; Review of Dave McKenna's album "Shadows 'n' Dreams."
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Memoirs of a Muscle Man.

Writer Sam Fussell. Fussell was scared of living in the big city, so he decided he'd look like less of a target if he took up body building. He chronicles his four year transformation in his book, "Muscle: Confessions of an Unlikely Body Builder." (REBROADCAST. ORIGINAL DATE 5/15/91). (Interview by Marty Moss-Coane)

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A Review for Chuck Whitehead.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Shadows 'N' Dreams," the new solo album by jazz pianist Dave McKenna. (It's on Concord).

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David Sedaris Talks About Corduroy and Denim

Sedaris is the author of the bestselling collections Barrel Fever, Naked and Me Talk Pretty One Day. His new collection is Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. Sedaris essays appear regularly in Esquire, GQ and The New Yorker. His radio pieces can be heard on This American Life. In 2001 he became the third recipient of the Thurber Prize for American Humor.

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