A typical liver transplant sales pitch went like this:

"Sir! Sir! Have you been drinking?"

"Yes".

"How long have you been using your current liver?"

"Uh, about 26 years I guess"

"Its time for a replacement. Abused livers typically last only 10-25 years. You could wait another 5-10 years, but with prices skyrocketing under the current healthcare system, choosing a quick, low-priced liver replacement now could help you save money now and in the future. Donor wait-lists have never been longer, and you may not be able to find a liver at any price.
What can I do to get this new liver into you TODAY?"

The streets were jammed with people, many of them with time to kill, so we got a lot of visitors, eventually selling some livers and a heart.

It was a blast.

After about 40 minutes, Mo convinced John that they really, really had to get to the airport, so we dismantled the gig and headed back to the car.

We said some quick goodbyes and I made my way back to the convention center. I had been running on prank-adrenalin for a few hours, but my lack of actual food was starting to catch up with me.

Please continue reading page 6 of my visit to SXSW 2010.

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