Kermit Pattison

Reporter, writer, primate. Member of last surviving species of biped. Author of Fossil Men: the Quest for the Oldest Skeleton and the Origins of Humankind.

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Rave review of Fossil Men appears in print today in New York Times Book Review! Blurbs: “Riveting account…The story lines border on the insane.” And then this bit of praise:

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@tunesmithCoffey Thanks Kevin! So glad you enjoyed the book. Btw, I also play guitar and mando. Sending thanks and best wishes to you in NH. Pick free or die!

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@lohoke Thanks, Lori! So glad you enjoyed it!

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@SteveBrusatte @nicole_schatzel @tommyhigham @ChrisStringer65 Thanks, Steve. Very honored to be in such distinguished company!

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@KevinBCook And I'll underline another big THANK YOU!

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Some good news out of Washington: Politico recommends Fossil Men for summer reading. "Reads like an Indiana Jones sequel...This is a book about the ongoing quest to find us — and what human nature is at its core."
https://t.co/jFROfxIzf2

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@KevinBCook Thanks, Kevin! Delighted to have you along on the adventure. Happy listening!

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@Capitan_Swing Done! Looking forward to connecting!

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@langdoncook OMG--Crook the Crook! I still remember that's how you signed my yearbook. I also remember your horror story about "Citta"--the killer in the attic. You were the Stephen King of 8th grade English class. What a delight to hear from you!

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@HistoryByZhukov @davidzucchino Thanks! Very honored to be on your list, Marshal Zhukov. Spasibo!

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@whignewtons @SteveBrusatte Thanks, Sarah! So glad you enjoyed the books. Apologies for the slow reply, but my Twitter presence is nearing extinction. Still, this can be counted as an immediate response so long as we stick to geologic timescale.

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@tuckytyguy Thanks so much, Tucker. Delighted that you enjoyed the book!

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@stribcbrown Delighted that you enjoyed it! Thanks, Curt!

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@sduncandrums @shannonrwatts Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Shawn!

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@Roy_Lab_Thinks Just like that paperback, the author looked pretty haggard by the time he finished that book.
Thanks for reading!

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@lehto1969 @DaniTrussoni I am flattered. Thanks Bill!

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@lehto1969 Delighted that you are enjoying it! Hopefully being reminded of college days also makes you feel 30+ years younger.

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Rave review of Fossil Men appears in print today in New York Times Book Review! Blurbs: “Riveting account…The story lines border on the insane.” And then this bit of praise:

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@JohnWing5 Delighted you enjoyed it. Thanks, John!

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OLD FRIDAYS: Have a nice weekend!
NEW FRIDAYS: Best of luck avoiding flash floods, hurricanes, wildfires, riots, mass shootings, and Covid between now and Monday!

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At last, I have found my ideal instructor for a master class on social media:

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Ornery? A little old fashioned? Sure, but he’s your dad—and you love him. Here’s a Father’s Day gift whose title screams out THAT’S MY OLD MAN!
#FossilMen.
Treat dad to a grand scientific adventure. He’ll learn to see the old body with new eyes.
https://t.co/l6MU0wBVlH