The Beatles and the Failed Novelist

Is there any greater anthem for the failed novelist than The Beatles' "Paperback Writer"? And I need a job so I want to be a paperback writer. . .It's the dirty story of a dirty man and his clinging wife doesn't understand. Classic.

My kids are way into The Beatles this month and have been wearing out the greatest hits CD that I've had since the mid-90s. The eight year old girl's favorite is "Can't Buy Me Love" (naturally) and the four year old boy's is "Yellow Submarine" (of course). My favorite popular song is "Hey Jude" because I can really rock out on the "na na na na's" and favorite obscure is a toss between "Happiness is a Warm Gun" and maybe "And Your Bird Can Sing" or "I've Just Seen a Face." But for sheer relevance and comedic value, "Paperback Writer" is definitely up there this week.