by Scott Ott
(2005-06-02) -- The spritely 91-year-old stroke victim Mark Felt, who recently revealed his identity as the anonymous source behind the The Washington Post's Watergate scandal coverage, told reporters gathered outside of his home today that he still has all of his 'marbles' and therefore his story was worth 'a pile of money'.
The remarks seemed to be aimed at book publishers sceptical about whether Mr. Felt could still tell a compelling story, worthy of a $1 million advance, despite his frail condition.
As his daughter, Joan, waved her father's hand toward the assembled reporters, Mr. Felt said, in a strangley falsetto voice, "I'm a man of honor -- a true American hero. I deserve the money that Bob Woodward was going to get for revealing my identity."
Mr. Felt maintained a broad grin during his remarks, his lips not appearing to move.
Joan Felt, the faithful daughter at his side, said, "My father is not motivated by greed, but only by honor and duty to country."
She then gazed lovingly at Mr. Felt and said, "Isn't that right, Lambchop?"
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