1 October 2008 - gamblin’ man

Jay Scott : Daily Whale : archive : 2008 : 1 October 2008

The Gambling Known as Business

Lord I was born a gamblin’ man,
Tryin’ ta make a killing then fleein’ as best I can.
When it’s time to get away I hope you’ll drive the van
’Cause I was born a businessman.

clue:

Parodying the chorus of “Ramblin’ Man” by Richard Betts.

“The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling.” — Ambrose Bierce

take oh take this clue away