Last night I called Riggs. It has been a while since we talked. The following is an excerpt of our conversation:
"I want to tell you something - I have found a way to get back in business...big time!" Riggs is a living Las Vegas legend! He's lived a life most would describe as wine, dine and sixty nine. It truly has been legendary - "Goddammit boy, I am back in fucking business!" - He says with extra enthusiasm this time.
"Slow your roll," I tell him, "What the hell are you talking about? You were never out of business." He responds with more enthusiasm than before, "Jethro. - I received some good news and was eager to share things with you. Maybe it will lead you to the big lick you are looking for." - He then proceeds to tell me some interesting news about a burgeoning business in the valley -- "How did you come across this information?" I ask.
A good way to describe Riggs as pertains to his business dealings in Las Vegas: He's connected to a lot of important people in town. I didn't say he had 'clout,' so to speak - he knows a lot of people who do -- "Look, Jethro, you don't worry about where I get my info from," he tells me with force in his tone, "All you need to do is listen when I tell you something important is going down - Just shut-up and listen...Okay!" The two of us often argue who has the longer dick - I always concede in the end. Anyways, I tell him to relax and ask what else he has been doing.
"I got a new girl," he tells me with anticipation in his voice, "She might be the one for me," - Riggs has been with more women than I can count - "I have never had anything less than a nine," is his favorite quote. I make him sound full of himself - but as he puts it -- "It's not bragging if it's true." He then goes on to explain how he hooked up with a broad who is a UFC ring girl (the girl who struts around in a bikini between rounds). I ask where they met and he says, "I was hanging out with Sammy at Pierro's and she walked in - I threw on some 'Vegas charm and the next thing you know." - It is utterly amazing the hold he puts on women...it's mythical.
"Goddammit Riggs," I say for the fiftieth time, "Why are you always scoring and I always strike out? It's not fucking fair." I found no solace in his answer - "For some reason or another you just don't have it," he then adds, "I know you are a smart and talented guy - but you just don't have it -- I guess it's something you are born with or not." He tells me it is time for him to go - I tell him this -- "Riggs, I can feel it now! Something big is coming down the pike for me as well! I will make sure there is room for you on my coattails" - He laughs and says, "Come on dude! Everyone knows you are a loser- Anyways, I will catch you later," - the phone immediately goes dead.
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