Ted Rall for February 12, 1998

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Many Americans are asking how a lowly intern became so close to the president of the United States. Now Clinton's real friends speak out! Stan Davis/ bike messenger: I met Bill at an R.E.O. Speedwagon concert in Trenton, every Thursday night we play darts together and discuss professional hockey. Joey Zorilla/ welder: He's an ordinary working stiff, just like me. Just 'cause he went to oxford don't mean he can't appreciate seein' big trucks crushin' Nissans! Ian Giffler/ aspiring musician: Every now and then Bill has me over for brunch with Donna Shalala. We write retro beat songs together, and there's nothing sexual about it! Alex Karnell/ temp: He's more than a guy with a big job... he's the best friend I ever had! Just the other day he and Janet Reno helped me move a piano into my new 5 story walk-up apartment!