Paul Simon - Mother and Child Reunion Lyrics Meaning

My favorite Paul Simon song. You're spot on. The title came from an item on the menu of a Chinese Restaurant. Paul even wrote a check to the restaurant. He did the same, to a preacher, for "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
Oprah Winfrey attempted to get him to admit he is a genius. She failed. He merely stated that he was smart and could figure things out. He lied--he's a genius....