Cutting Remarks

John Bobbitt, famous only because his long-suffering wife cut off his penis in 1993, has asked the Prince William County, Va., court for the 12-inch knife used for the deed so he can sell it. “I have some ideas for it,” says Bobbitt, 34. “That knife is a huge part of American history, and it might be a collector’s item.” He promises to split the proceeds with his ex-wife, though he said he hasn’t spoken to her in years. He says he wants to, though. “I want to tell her that I was wrong for being the way I was. I want to apologize. I just want to bury the hatchet.” (Washington Post) ...Which, of course, is yet another reason she doesn’t want to see him.