FWIW:
I bumped into The King while having my hair done, this afternoon.
He says he’s doing fine and asked me to tell all of you that he appreciates the continued interest. He also says "Dick" is still Dick:
I do not know why he felt the need to tell me this; however, he did.
He then said, "Gee Dubbleyuh shoonta' brought that kooky Japanese cat inta' my house. The boy ain't got no manners, no kooth."
I did not ask him to whom he was referring.
He finished my hair to my complete satisfaction.
I tipped him 20 bucks.
He said, "Thankyouverymuch," smiled, and tucked the 20 beneath the cash register drawer, which he then closed with a deftly placed roundhouse kick.
He seemed a little tired but otherwise OK.
I left, satisfied.
Vi