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Post by johnyamrus on Oct 12, 2006 11:10:25 GMT -6
when i walked into
the waiting room at the dentist’s there was only one seat open…
i took it, grabbed a copy of Newsweek and tried to hide my face.
but, before i even opened the magazine this guy on my right starts talking:
“…used to play guitar once…
years ago, when i was a kid. i was pretty good at it, too!”
knowing it was useless, i put down the magazine and turned toward him.
he was an ordinary kind of guy… maybe 50.
“it was a great way to pick up women.
i met all sorts of women when i was playing guitar.
that’s how i met my wife.”
just then they called my name and i stood up.
he reached for my magazine and said:
“yep, it’s been years since i played guitar.
now i play second fiddle.”
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Post by glenn on Oct 12, 2006 11:33:54 GMT -6
good one!
;D
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Post by johnyamrus on Oct 12, 2006 11:43:26 GMT -6
thanks! it's in my book 78 RPM
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Post by shell on Oct 13, 2006 4:49:09 GMT -6
Superb yet again, John! That javelin thrust of poignancy is pretty much indescribable ... but very present with that wry humour i love so much ... btw - Your books arrived today, yeah!!!!
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Post by johnyamrus on Oct 13, 2006 7:42:59 GMT -6
thanks. i know i said i wasn't going to, but your comments in "publishing...holy crap!" deserved a response. i posted something there. thanks. john
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