subject: The Wanderer: Part 5 of 73 [print this page] 'What do you mean by easiest?' I asked'What do you mean by easiest?' I asked. 'Go to the Air Force, to the Gymnasium,' he said. 'I was there. It was also tough, but better than the Army; easier, more civilized. Once you are there, remember, never run out in front,' he said. 'Always run in the middle, stay in the crowd. If you run out in front they will find more work for you and if you end up at the back, they will give you a hard time just because you are at the back.' Impressive logic, I thought. 'Always play it safe,' he continued, 'never volunteer for anything. Stay in the crowd; that's the safest place.'"
