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Please direct all inquires concerning booking guests, advertising, messages to Mr. Segundo, and the like to
Edward Champion. Please note that while we return all email (eventually), because of the unique and heavily researched nature of these interviews, it is impossible to interview everybody. Although we certainly do our best.
You can also send books, materials, fan mail, and other assorted materials to:
Edward Champion
The Bat Segundo Show
315 Flatbush Ave., #231
Brooklyn, NY 11217
The above portrait was taken sometime in 2006, when someone made the mistake of inviting Bat Segundo to a party. Since then, his public appearances have been very rare. But he does sometimes come out of his Motel 6 room.
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