[Rick Mullin]

Thanks folks.
RM

[ChrisGeorge]

Originally Posted by Martin Elster

The main thing I remember about the thread to this poem was that some people wanted "Exit 0" to be spelled out as "Exit Zero" and some didn't. I'm glad the "0" stayed!

Beautiful poem.

The naysayers on "Exit 0" would have a point if exits were actually expressed on signs with the numbers written out, but they are not. Say, "Exit One Hundred Fifty One", anyone?

Chris

[Rick Mullin]

Well, here's how it ends: The poem was published in a hardcopy magazine, and "0" ended up "o" (lower case o) despite it being correct on the proof I was sent. These things happen. Sometimes they seem predestined, in fact. Still happy to land it where I did.

[Martin Elster]

I'm glad to hear it, Rick. Congrats. But what happened to that poor "0" sure is ironic!

[Catherine Chandler]

UH-o! At least it was a letter and not an entire PHRASE (which happened to me 5 years ago!!!!)

[Mary Meriam]

A poet can survive everything but a misprint.
Oscar Wilde

[Ann Drysdale]

Oh, Rick, I'm sorry about the typo.

I remember the poem well for three reasons. I was the one who raised the whole zero question as a new and eager Spherian with what I genuinely believed to be a valid point. You were the one who sent a gentle and understanding private message when the excrement hit the air-conditioning. And the poem is simply (and beautifully) memorable.

[Alex Pepple]

0, O, o! ... but, congratulations, Rick!