My picks:

1. One nonfiction book: Lincoln's Virtues, William Lee Miller
2. One serious novel: Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
3. One book of comedy: Confederacy of Dunces, John Kennedy Toole
4. One dramatic movie: (surprise) The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola
5. One comedy movie: Miracle of Morgan's Creek, Preston Sturges
6. A set of DVDs of one sitcom: Barney Miller (168 episodes)
7. A set of DVDs from one dramatic TV show: Lonesome Dove
8. CDs of the works of one classical composer: Mozart
9. CDs of the recordings of one popular musician (or group): Ella Fitzgerald
10. One live recording of any performance: Aida, Metropolitan Opera
11. One piece of fine art (reproduction): Virgin of the Rocks, da Vinci
12. One media "wild card": The Baseball Encyclopedia


"All of these men were good listeners; patient men."