[AI-Generated Summary] Conversation with Dr. Guy Robins, a long-time friend and physician to newspaper publisher Roy Howard, detailing their professional and personal relationship. The interview highlights Howard’s legendary sense of humor, often expressed through practical jokes and raucous wit during fishing trips where he was frequently surrounded by a close-knit circle of friends. Dr. Robins recounts several medical anecdotes, including Howard’s habit of "merchandising" his own health—such as sending framed photos of his removed prostate to his editors—and his refusal to pay medical bills he deemed unfairly high, despite his willingness to donate much larger sums to medical departments. Beyond his personal quirks, Howard is described as a man of intense curiosity who used his newspapers to support ethical medical practices and oppose "federal medicine". [cite_start]His philanthropic legacy is also noted, specifically the donation of his home to Memorial Hospital, a gesture rooted in his deep trust and friendship with Dr. Robins.
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