On the Centipede's Back

If you're female, you'll fall in love with Ty Coltrane. If you're male, you'll want him as your best friend. He spent his life "On the Centipede's Back," but he always looked at life with "a glow and a glee." At times, he was a heavy drinker, he was a womanizer, gambler, and had no lofty ambition. But — he always came down on the side of old people, little children, good women, helpless animals and all other underdogs. He was a horseman in the very best sense of the word. He was a hearty companion, unflinchingly brave, always on the side of justice and fair play. He is, was always has been, and always will be my friend. I want you to know him as I knew him. I think he'll be your friend too.