I turned in my column and purposely dissed my editor (who is a musician). I told him I was joking about his poor musicianship but he offered to keep it in. Our resultant email conversation:

Libby:
Maybe I'll get hate mail from rabid Michael Lipton fans

Michael Lipton wrote:
haven't come across any (rabid fans) yet...

Libby:
But seriously, you don't suck too bad

Michael:
uhh... thanks.

now... about those [free] mtn stage tickets.... (heh-heh).

Libby:
ooooohhh you play dirty
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