And the King of Starbucks! Amos's incredible ability to confound people with an unceasing flow of sophisticated chitchat and bafflegab has made him a legend with the coffee klatch set in San Diego. When he enters Starbucks, a hush falls over the crowd. He uses words like "jejeune" and "ennui" with a casual flare that leaves others gasping for air and incapable of mustering any fit response. Few are those who dare to challenge him at that game.