AUTHOR TURNS LOVE OF RATS INTO BOOK: Sullivan’s book tracks the history of rats, describes such oddities as the promoters of rat fights in the 19th century and details a convention of exterminators.

While he once captured a rat, Sullivan says he has never brought one home nor is he likely to adopt one as a pet.

“No I never kept a rat. I’m married,” he explained.

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Via (who else?) The Rat.