Thursday, January 08, 2009

A report from Steel Town

My good buddy Dave just e-mailed me from his business trip in Pittsburgh. Dave has a little quirk. Every time he meets someone who works in the service industry (especially waiters, hotel clerks, and cab drivers) he asks: "Who is the most famous person you've ever served."

His cab driver in Pittsburgh responded: "Barbara Mandrell."

During our middle-aged road trip in Memphis, the hotel clerk responded: "The tall guy from the series 'Martin.'"

You should try it sometime. You're bound to hear a good story.