16 August 2006

Wherein All The Possible Meanings Of The Word "Screwed" Are Discussed, or, From Lee To Lee Harvey In One Simple Step

Act Ten, Scene Three

Cast: Myself, Abby The Dog

Setting: 6:47 PM, Couch, Home, Watching CNN

Myself: You know you're fucked when the reporters start using your middle name.
Abby The Dog: (Looks at Myself, tilts head.)

08 August 2006

Wherein The Mining Of A Heretofore Untapped Demo Is Discussed, or, Working The Graveyard Shift At The Methadone Clinic

Act Ten, Scene Two

Cast: Unemployed Graphic Designer At Next Table, Woman With Unemployed Graphic Designer At Next Table

Setting: 6:14 PM, JJ's, West 48th Street, Kansas City

WWUGDANT: How did your interview with Hallmark go?
UGDANT: Pretty well I think.
WWUGDANT: Did they tell you what you'd be doing?
UGDANT: They're starting a boutique line of sympathy cards for the partners of men with ED.
WWUGDANT: Wow. If the number of Viagra ads I've seen lately is any indicator, you'll be working 80 hours a week.