Abilene: State House Press, 2004. 1^st edition. 168 pages. Hardcover in dustjacket, both FINE.

Texas’ official poet, Red Steagall is a versatile entertainer and dedicated spokesman for preservation of the western lifestyle he loves and lives. This book captures the flavor of a Western way of life through conversations he has had with twenty-one friends. Included are stories about early days in movies, ranching, law enforcement, music, writing, and other endeavors. It creates a unique and important oral history of life in the West. Included are conversations with Roy Rogers, Rex Allen, Reba McIntire, Ben Johnson, Roy Clark, Elmer Kelton, Joaquin Jackson, Buck Taylor and others.