Many years ago, this good looking man walked into an agent's office in Hollywood and said, "I want to be a movie star."
Tall, handsome and with experience on Broadway, he had all the right credentials.
The agent asked, "What's your name?"
"My name is Penis van Lesbian," the guy replied.
The agent said, "Sir, I hate to tell you, but in order to get into Hollywood, you're gonna have to change your name."
"I will NOT change my name! The van Lesbian name is centuries old, I will not disrespect my forefathers by changing my name. Not ever."
The agent said, "Sir, I have worked in Hollywood for years... you will NEVER go far in Hollywood with a name like Penis van Lesbian! I'm telling you, you will HAVE TO change your name or I will not be able to represent you."
"So be it! I guess we will not do business together," the guy said, and left the agent's place in a huff.
Five years later, the agent opened an envelope sent to his office.
Inside the envelope was a letter and a cheque for $50,000. The agent was awestruck. Who would possibly send him $50,000?
He read the letter enclosed...
"Dear Sir, Five years ago, I came into your office wanting to become an actor in Hollywood, and you told me I needed to change my name.
You told me I would never make it in Hollywood with a name like Penis van Lesbian, but determined to make it with my God-given birth name, I refused.
After I left your office, I thought about what you said. I decided you were right. I had to change my name.
But I had too much pride to return to your office, so I signed with another agent. I would, however, never have made it without changing my name, so the enclosed cheque is a token of my appreciation for you.
Thank you for your good advice.
Sincerely,
Dick van
How about that :P :twisted: