KRW Wrote:I think everyone knows Val Kilmors Line as he's playing Doc Halliiday in Tombstone, "I'll be Your Huckleleberry". But does anyone know what it means? I do! Let's hear some guesses before I give up the answer! (BTW, I just learned this today)
I associate huckleberry, other than the fruit, with Mark Twain and Huck Finn. I suspect it may have something to do with close friendship, the kind that Huck and Tom Sawyer had. Also, "huckleberry friend" is a phrase in one of my favorite songs, "Moon River."
Maybe it refers to a stand up guy, someone who'll be there for you when you need him?
Reading is freedom.
The mind soars, no earthly cares,
no limitations.
A Maggers Haiku, 2005
Years ago my mother used to say to me... "In this world, Elwood, you can be oh so smart or oh so pleasant."
Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant.
You may quote me.
Elwood P. Dowd