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A strikingly handsome young man walked into the office of a Hollywood Agent with his resume and portfolio in hand. The agent said "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 thehandsome 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 handsome young man protested. "The Van Lesbian name was my father's, my grandfather's and his father's name. 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, PenisVanLesbian left the agents office never to return. Five years later the Hollywood agent was in his office opening his mail. In one letter he opened he found a cheque for $50,000 with a letter! It read: 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 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 endeavoured 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

-- Anonymous, January 22, 2001


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