[Marion Shore]

As usual, Bob, you haven't disappointed, either in speed or quality.

I have a question. Does the passage have to be one continuous sentence? I know that's the rule for the Bulwer-Lytton contest-- but Lucy just says "a first paragraph." What do you all think?

Anyway, here's mine. (My first anyway. Unfortunately, I have others brewing in my head.)


“Distinguished guests,” the doctor began, “perhaps you recall my disastrous attempt to create life out of death. Years later, I realize the reason for the subject’s demise was his inferior brain. In short, gentlemen, the creature was stupid.” His assistant drew back a curtain to reveal a corpse sprawled on the operating table. “This time, before I administer electric shock, I propose to replace the subject’s brain with another.” A gasp rose from the gallery, as slowly, reverently, the doctor held up a box labeled "Einstein's brain.” The chamber was silent as the doctor approached the table, calling to his assistant: “Igor. Scalpel please.”