ichernomor Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 > Now hear the story of Penus Van Lesbian> > A strikingly handsome young man walked into the office of a Hollywood > agent> with his resume and portfolio in hand. The agent reviewed the young man's> slim resume and small portfolio with the care that was deserving of his > fine> young specimen.> > "You have the very obvious good looks and excellent demeanor of an actor.> Tell me, have you had any roles that I might be aware of." "Other than the> requisite high school and college plays, no sir," said the handsome young> man.> > "I dare say I know the reason why, with a name like yours," said the > agent.> > "Sir?"> > "Your name. Penus Van Lesbian. That's not a name that will go far in> Hollywood. I'd love to represent you, but you'll have to change your > name."> > "Sir," the handsome young man protested. "The Van Lesbian name was my> father's, my grandfather's and his father's name. We have carried this > name> for generations and I will not change it for Hollywood or any other > reason."> > "If you won't change your name, I cannot represent you young man."> > "Then I bid you farewell--my name will not change." With that, Penus Van> Lesbian left the agents office never to return.> > > Five Years Later...> > The Hollywood agent returned to his office after lunch with some producers> and shuffled through his mail. Mostly junk mail, trade journals and the> like.> There was one letter. He opened the envelope and removed the letter. As > he> unfolded the fine linen paper, a check dropped from the folds and onto his> desk. He looked at the check. It was for 50,000 dollars! He read the > letter:> > Dear Sir:> > Several years ago, I entered your office determined to become an actor. > You> refused to represent me unless I changed my name. I objected, saying the> Penus Van Lesbian name had been carried for generations and left your> office.> > However, upon leaving, I chanced to reconsider my hastiness and after> considerable reflection, I decided to heed your advise and endeavored to> change my name.> > Now I am a famous actor with many roles and known to millions worldwide.> Having achieved this fame and fortune, it is often that I think back to my> meeting with you and your insistence that I change my name. I owe you a > debt> of gratitude, so please accept this check with my humble thanks, for it > was> your idea which has brought me to such wealth and fame.> > Very Sincerely Yours,> > Dick Van Dyke------------------Quitters never win and winners never quit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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