"For this first épée fencing class, the beginners won't be using the equipment, we will be learning the basic footwork. We'll salute and advance and retreat. Any questions? Yes, Bob?"
That is, of course, the most important question. But it still makes me think of that old comedy skit, "Tai Kwan Leep." ("When do we get to beat people up?")
I spent 16 years in the television business. I worked, by turns, as a writer, director, producer, casting associate, and the gal who gets everybody’s Starbucks order. Later, I spent time as a counselor at an outpatient program for adorable teens with un-adorable psych and addiction issues. Working in the orbit of actors, rock stars, comedians, and teenagers prepared me for my current gig as the stay-at-home mother of a kindergartner named Bob. Now, it’s like the circus has come to town everyday. I am living the dream.
I love his ability to cut to the chase.
ReplyDeleteThat is, of course, the most important question. But it still makes me think of that old comedy skit, "Tai Kwan Leep." ("When do we get to beat people up?")
ReplyDeleteThe way he gets down to the matter: save your breath, people: save the blah blah.
ReplyDeleteGimme the sword.
That would be my only question, too.
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Gotta go with the B on this.
ReplyDeleteWithout the sword it's all just ballet.
Tim Weske's in Burbank? That's where Tom is going. Great minds...yadda, yadda, yadda.
ReplyDeletei mean, why am i here?
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