Penis or Dick? You decide.
Daytek
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 this 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 young man.
"I dare say - - I know the reason why, with a name like yours,"
said the agent.
"Sir?"
"Your name. Penis 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 young man protested, "the Van Lesbian name was my
father's, my grand-father's and his father's before him. We have
carried this name proudly for generations, and I will not change it
for Hollywood or any other reason"
"If that is your position, then I cannot represent you," the agent
replied.
"Then I bid you farewell, sir, because my name will not change!"
With that, Penis Van Lesbian left the agent's office, never to
return.
Five Years Later...
The Hollywood agent returned to his office after lunch with some
producers and shuffled through his mail to find mostly junk mail,
trade journals and the like. However, there was one piece of mail
which appeared to be a personal letter. He opened the envelope and
removed the letter. As he unfolded the fine linen paper, a check
dropped from its folds and onto his desk. He was very surprised to
see the check 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 Penis Van Lesbian name had been carried by my
family for generations and angrily left your office. However, after
some time passed and I was unsuccessful in my career, I reconsidered
my hastiness and decided to heed your advice. I changed my name and am
now 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 advice 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 ultimately brought me to
such wealth and fame.
Very Sincerely Yours,
Dick Van Dyke
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Kind regards/Herzliche Gr áe/SincŠres salutations/Atentamente,
DayTek