nickname

of wisdom, originally uploaded by smoooch.

Pearl was the name Janis Joplin wanted to be known by. Just before she died, she was apparently sick of being Janis and would often tell people, "Call me Pearl from now on." Maybe that's why she named her last album Pearl. So, naturally, while I was driving around Dallas and I saw this little corner bar with a band set up, I pulled over and went in. I should have had a shot of Southern Comfort in tribute.