501 ...that would explain my being here dressed like this. 502 And I wanted to come up with a story that would demonstrate qualities... 503 ...that I'm sure you all admire here, like earnestness or diligence. 504 Team-playing, something. And I couldn't think of anything. 505 So the truth is... 506 ...I was arrested for failure to pay parking tickets. 507 Parking tickets? 508 And I ran all the way here from the Polk Station, the police station. 509 What were you doing before you were arrested? 510 I was painting my apartment. 511 Is it dry now? 512 I hope so. 513 Jay says you're pretty determined. 514 He's been waiting outside the front of the building... 515 ...with some 40-pound gizmo for over a month. 516 -He said you're smart. -Well, I like to think so. 517 -And you want to learn this business? -Yes, sir, I wanna learn. 518 Have you already started learning on your own? 519 Absolutely. 520 -Jay? -Yes, sir. 521 How many times have you seen Chris? 522 I don't know. One too many, apparently. 523 -Was he ever dressed like this? -No. 524 No. Jacket and tie. 525 First in your class in school? 526 -High school? -Yes, sir. 527 -How many in the class? -Twelve. 528 It was a small town. 529 -I'll say. -But I was also first in my radar class... 530 ...in the Navy, and that was a class of 20. 531 Can I say something? 532 I'm the type of person... 533 ...if you ask me a question, and I don't know the answer... 534 ...I'm gonna tell you that I don't know. 535 But I bet you what. 536 I know how to find the answer, and I will find the answer. 537 Is that fair enough? 538 Chris. 539 What would you say if a guy walked in for an interview... 540 ...without a shirt on... 541 ...and I hired him? What would you say? 542 He must've had on some really nice pants. 543 Chris, I don't know how you did it dressed as a garbage man... 544 -...but you pulled it off. -Thank you, Mr. Twistle. 545 Hey, now you can call me Jay. We'll talk to you soon. 546 All right, so I'll let you know, Jay. 547 "You'll let me know, Jay"? What do you mean? 548 Yeah, I'll give you a call tomorrow sometime-- 549 What are you talking--? You hounded me for this. 550 -You stood here-- -Listen, there's no salary. |