words by jace.
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press had gone straight to his head. He believed in
the self-image his publicist got paid to create. A few minor TV
appearances and it was all over. Dude started carrying a red velvet
cordon and two metal posts to hang it on: his own personal VIP area.
Portable. He lugged this stuff around constantly and set it up
whenever insecurity hit. I saw him walking back from the the
supermarket. Sweat was pouring down his dark-tinted sunglasses. The
combined weight of the groceries and the metal posts must have been a
burden, especially in this weather. I tried to avoid him but he saw
me and honed in; every performer needs an audience. He launched into
an excited monologue about himself, talking too close to my face.
After a few minutes he noticed that I wasn't paying attention. (To be
honest, I was wondering where to buy a fingernail clipper. I think I
left mine in Brussels. It was a good clipper too.)
Sorry,
man, he said abruptly, stretching the little red cable across the
posts. Youre not on the list. You can't come in here with
me. People kept passing us on the sidewalk, clearly confused and a
little bit angry at the red cordon they had to walk around. He muttered
something else, eyes avoiding mine, but it was hard to hear him over
the roar of traffic. Finally, I could leave. As I said goodbye he
reached across the velvet barrier to give me the mythical
multipart handshake he uses on all black men.
hector () - July 12 2005
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jay () - July 13 2005
Is this one of those enigmatic metaphors of some person whose name you will not disclose until approached by a millionaire who offers a hefty sum? :)- - - - - - - -
jc - July 14 2005
jay- i offer full name disclosure for the modest sum of 50 grand...- - - - - - - -
left () (URL) - July 15 2005
now accepting offers to undercut jace's...- - - - - - - -
stevee () (URL) - July 15 2005
could you guys please hit me up with the name of the person this post is whispering about? I'm trying to discourage a reporter from writing a false story based on a false premise and it is really important to me/our naton, etc. thanxx!!!- - - - - - - -
left () - July 15 2005
oh man, one guilty-pleasure insider conspiracy has launched tide of potential printed matter based entirely on speculation...- - - - - - - -
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