Brown Boxes with Sheriff Stars My friend Dwight Yoakam has always bought the most fantastic gifts for his pals. Briefcases that look like saddle bags, belt buckles that look like saddle bags, and saddle bags that look like briefcases with belt buckles on them. The stuff always comes in a Billy Martin's box. I only started shopping at Billy Martin's about a year and a half ago, but I'd say I must be among the top two or three customers in terms of consistency. I now give my pals brown boxes with sheriff stars on them containing all the aforementioned goods. And it all started the day Dwight gave me a pair of chocolate brown stingray boots. Billy Martin's is my North Pole and a sweet girl named Carroll is Santa Claus. And Santa's helpers: Gail, Sandi, Joy, Tammy and the bootmeister Pascal are the friendliest and coolest help in town. From shirts to belts to boots to skirts to jewelry, each item in the store is a treasure. It's a magical journey each time I go in. I even buy for royalty at Billy Martin's. Such dignitaries as Andy Griffith and Bruce Dern are laden with gifts from me and Billy Martin's. Recently a friend and I were trying to decide on a gift for Melissa Etheridge's birthday, and simultaneously we said "Billy Martin's!" This place made me realize I have good taste. I can't say anything else other than this is my favorite store. Period. Billy Martin's is at 8605 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles. Telephone: (310)
289-5000. --Billy Bob Thornton Billy Bob Thornton is featured in Oliver Stone's "U-Turn," and currently filming Mike Nichol's "Primary Colors." Award-winning lyricist Bernie Taupin is the lead singer with his band, Farm Dogs. They recently recorded their first album, "Immigrant Sons." Reprinted with Permission |
