Hampy

I shall never forget the pallid and ghastly countenance of the newsdealer when the rumour first went the rounds that "Hampy" was elected.

Pipefuls Christopher Morley 1923

“It's pretty rare to see a bull around here,” says Assistant Chief of Police Dan Hampy, “although you hear a ton of it any time you walk into a bar.”

Few Injuries in Annual Running of the Cats Con Chapman 2011

A slim bleached blonde barely into her twenties picks up a six-pack of pocket-size tissues from the shelf, and Hampy notices a furtive man emerge from the shadows of the Shaving Needs aisle.

Women With Colds and the Men Who Love Them 2010

“Hold it right there, you maggot” Hampy barks as the man puts his hands in his coat pocket.

Women With Colds and the Men Who Love Them 2010

For his part, Hampy tries to ensure that the ladies of the evening practice “safe sneezes” and aren't abused by pimps or “johns,” customers for whom snot is hot.

Women With Colds and the Men Who Love Them 2010

I like to think, when Hampy, Karyn and I went to our "Sound of Music" cast parties in 1983, we were a bit more self-aware, but I'm not willing to bet money on it.

purple mountains majesty 2006

I have dug up a few specific memories of scooping ice cream with you, Hampy and Steve.

the snake eats itself 2006

I like to think, when Hampy, Karyn and I went to our "Sound of Music" cast parties in 1983, we were a bit more self-aware, but I'm not willing to bet money on it.

and, like, I totally, like, you know, like 2006

So Hampy and I get on the ski lift, and halfway up the mountain, the thing stops.

reaching zero Kelvin 2004

After an eternity, the lift started again, and when we got to the top, Hampy and I didn't ski off, we just sort of fell over, our limbs rigor-mortised in place.

reaching zero Kelvin 2004