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Congratulations. Big city, lots of opportunity.

I know, right! Imma like who the fu---who's going to hire someone who can barely write their own name and can just read grade school readers.

There's always someone out there willing to give someone a break. That's...I really am sorry if I sound like an ass, but that's sad. Reading is pretty great.

It was like Destiny was smiling on me that day.
[Shrugs.] I’m learning to read Beowulf. I don’t understand half of it without asking daddy about every other word but I’m allowed to read now and I'm teaching myself. I mean I found out it wasn’t a story about a bear and a wolf.

Edited 2012-09-25 21:03 (UTC)

Sounds like a pretty amazing day.

I was taught at home too. I have boxes of materials for home schooling. I've been looking for something to do with them. If you wanted a little help with your reading there is some great material in there that would help.

Oh! I'm sure you've heard of the Kindle or the Kindle Fire? Maybe? Anyway it has this really great function, when you don't know what a word means you just hover your finger over it and it pops up the definition on the screen. Pretty cool, very useful.

Thank you. If you are in New York you can drop them at Hush hotel. Daddy will have them delivered to me. Do I pay you?

A what? I’m trying to get my head around iphones, is that the same thing?

I live in Brooklyn, actually, so yeah, I'll drop them by. [He shakes his head.] No, you don't need to pay me for them. Trust me this apartment is crowded, off loading some stuff I don't need is a favor to me.

Just one second...[He digs in his backpack and gets out the case with his Kindle inside. Opening it up he turns it on.] This is a Kindle. It's sort of like an Ipad, which is sort of a giant Iphone. You can read books on it, browse the internet.... [Sam opens his library of books and opens the one he is currently reading. Which could be slightly embarrassing once he realizes it opens right up to a page in 50 Shades of Grey.] Here, check it out....

Brooklyn is like close, right? I’m finding my way round New York City, and the job I have to know where the heck every thing is for bookings.

[She must be the only person left on the planet who doesn’t know what 50 Shades of Grey is. Chewing on her lip she looks over what looks like a real bookshelf showing just the covers. The expression on her face is intense concentration showing someone struggling to read some of the titles.]

How are you suppose to open the book?

Depending on what part of the City you're in, yeah. I'm still learning my way around too. Google Maps, sweetheart, you can find everything!

[He taps his finger on the screen over one of the book covers.] Just touch it.

Google is kinda okay, especially the image side.

[Tilts her head watching the screen as the image of the book opens.] Wow, that’s pretty neat.

I stick to the maps. Google can be a dangerous place to go. I'm more afraid of Google than the subway. And I really hate the subway.

It's pretty great and see if you don't know what a word means just [He holds his finger over the word until the box with the definition comes up.] do that and it tells you. Plus saves space.

I’ve never had to use the subway; daddy lets me use one of his drivers and a car. With the new job, I’m planning on trying to get my own way around the city.

[Watches as the definition box is opened.] Sure does beat asking everyone what some words mean.

The subway does not smell great. I like to walk or take my bike, especially this time of year. So, what's the new job?

[He nods.] Gives you a little independence learning.

Eww, I've had a life time of stinky places...I'm staying off the subway.
Oh, I’m a booker. I book models into places they need to be. If they need transport, or hotels, or have to have things delivered to their photo shoots, I book all for them. I’m the phone girl!

[Quietly.] Yeah. Independence.

I've been told the subway gets worse smelling in the winter. [Crinkles his nose.] That sounds like a great job. Plus, only place to go is up, right? It's a good foot in the door job.

I'm sorry if that....did I upset you?

Oh yeah, totally not going there. I know right. And it’s not like I can't handle diva’s …I’m one so I know all the tricks.

Naw. I mean, lately it’s just been a kind of weird show and tell thing with that word. I’m over it.

Full blow stomping your heels and pouting diva?

Over the show and tell? Just want people to see that you can do it on your own? I get that.

Pfft, those diva’s are dime a dozen. I’m more the shave-your-eyebrows-while-you-are-sleeping, with the occasional pout when needed; diva. [Bats her lashes.]

Yup. Daddy doesn’t need to show me anything more about believing the possible of the impossible spiel thing he’s throwing about. I get it already.

Brutal!

You don't buy the impossible being possible?

The appropriate B word would be something else. You can figure the word out; I promised I wouldn’t swear any more.

Maybe when I was like five. You know like any kid. I wanted castles and princes and fairy god mothers to be real. I wanted to wave a magic wand to wear a princess tiara for the ball. Only to be stole away so the prince could rescue me. Well…now…for some I think that possible is real, like there's this whole other hidden world in our world. Kooky I know but there it is.

Not much for cursing myself. Lots of good words out there to use instead.

The world is full of surprises. Some better than others.

So I've been told.

Okay! Your turn. Tell me how surprising and good your world is.

My world? My world is not just good, it's great. If I tell you I'll sound like I'm gushing.

I don't mind. Gushing will now commence in ten, nine, eight...

I have a successful music career, a really, really incredible partner, awesome friends and a cure. Awesome life is awesome. The impossible is possible. I'm glass half full guy.

Go you.
Right, the impossible possible thing doesn’t have to be fantastical. Having stuff that’s just day to day is really great too. Which is why I’m excited about my job!

I sort of love the normal, boring stuff.

See I know where you’re at with that. I love Gumi Worms, totally normal and boring!

I've got a thing for green tea.

Why does anyone like tea? It's like dishwater. Yucky.

It's hot. I like holding the cup and letting it warm my hands. With a little honey it's great on my throat and it's good for you.

Right. The throat thing is because you're a musician?

Yeah. It's soothing after you've been singing the same song over and over for hours on end.