Absolutely deserves every dollar his writing ever earned. Anyone with his talent for making people laugh should be well rewarded.
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I can't imagine the total hours of pure enjoyment and stomach aches from laughter he's brought to his readers, but he deserves every penny he's made. I wish him the very best, and hope he's enjoying his retirement.
I met him at a book signing back in the early 90's. There wasn't the chance for real conversation, but I feel privileged to have at least met him.