I told this story here back in 2010, so I guess it's o.k. to tell it again.
I saw Waits open for Martin Mull & His Fabulous Furniture at the Troubadour in L.A. in about '74 or '75. About half an hour into the set, Waits reaches into his inside pocket on his sports jacket and pulls out an open beer. He takes a long slug, looks at the audience, and says, as only Tom Waits can, "came with the coat".
Bill, tgo
