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Limo
Book by Jenkins, Dan
Hardcover
First published January 1, 1976
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Dan Jenkins
80 books54 followersDan Jenkins was an American author and sportswriter, most notably for Sports Illustrated.
Jenkins was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, where he attended R.L. Paschal High School and Texas Christian University (TCU), where he played on the varsity golf team. Jenkins worked for many publications including the Fort Worth Press, Dallas Times Herald, Playboy, and Sports Illustrated. In 1985 he retired from Sports Illustrated and began writing books full-time and maintained a monthly column in Golf Digest magazine.
Larry King called Jenkins "the quintessential Sports Illustrated writer" and "the best sportswriter in America." Jenkins authored numerous works and over 500 articles for Sports Illustrated. In 1972, Jenkins wrote his first novel, Semi-Tough.
His daughter, Sally Jenkins, is a sports columnist for the Washington Post.
Jenkins was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, where he attended R.L. Paschal High School and Texas Christian University (TCU), where he played on the varsity golf team. Jenkins worked for many publications including the Fort Worth Press, Dallas Times Herald, Playboy, and Sports Illustrated. In 1985 he retired from Sports Illustrated and began writing books full-time and maintained a monthly column in Golf Digest magazine.
Larry King called Jenkins "the quintessential Sports Illustrated writer" and "the best sportswriter in America." Jenkins authored numerous works and over 500 articles for Sports Illustrated. In 1972, Jenkins wrote his first novel, Semi-Tough.
His daughter, Sally Jenkins, is a sports columnist for the Washington Post.
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June 24, 2025
Visited a good friend out in Telluride, Colorado a few months ago. Forgot a book but remembered ski goggles. After five days of sleeping on the hardwood floor for free, overpaying for lift tickets and drinking at every happy hour in town - it was time to go. My pal drove me and my brother to Montrose, where had plenty of time to kill. Boy did we kill it. New Jersey through and through, I spent the first hour wrapping my head around the idea of being able to purchase a rifle in a Walmart. Didn’t buy one, but thought about taking it for a test ride. Not sure if they allow that. A few doors down, a Goodwill had just opened up. How lucky were we? Stocked is an understatement. It’s almost as if they knew we were coming. My pal bought a painting of a pirate ship to liven up his apartment that’s only interior decorations had been empty bottles of Miller High Life and dirty clothes. I bought a $4 Colorado Rockies t-shirt
And… Limo. I knew I needed a book for the five hour flight to Newark and promised myself I’d find one at Goodwill. I picked Limo off the shelf because of the bright red text on spine and drawing on the front. A few months later (I’m a slow reader and a bad writer) I finally finished. Somewhat of a breath of fresh air if you can see past some of the “colorful” 1976 comments. I really did enjoy reading it though. I think I’ve dreamt of being as cool as Frank Mallory (a new pen name of mine). It was very funny and has somewhat inspired me to want to succeed in life. RIP to Dan Jenkins and Bud Shrake.
And… Limo. I knew I needed a book for the five hour flight to Newark and promised myself I’d find one at Goodwill. I picked Limo off the shelf because of the bright red text on spine and drawing on the front. A few months later (I’m a slow reader and a bad writer) I finally finished. Somewhat of a breath of fresh air if you can see past some of the “colorful” 1976 comments. I really did enjoy reading it though. I think I’ve dreamt of being as cool as Frank Mallory (a new pen name of mine). It was very funny and has somewhat inspired me to want to succeed in life. RIP to Dan Jenkins and Bud Shrake.
July 14, 2020
Read in 1978. Comic novel.
December 21, 2015
A riotous read. Ahead of its time with the emphasis the reality tv look into the lives of "ordinary folks".
Quote of Note: "It's hotter than a prick stuck in a mare's ass."
Quote of Note: "It's hotter than a prick stuck in a mare's ass."
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