10.23.02 THAT’S RIGHT

The guy who has temporarily taken over the office behind me is fantastic. He’s like a caricature of a salesman. I know this should annoy me, but his enthusiasm is so entertaining that it’s become endearing. Overhearing half of his phone conversations is almost like watching a Kids In the Hall routine. He doesn’t talk, he yells. Better yet, he yells even when he’s talking to himself. Evidence a recent conversation with his grandfather:

I’ll tell you what! Here’s what we’re gonna do. You ready?�

I’m gonna get myself over there, and we’re gonna watch ourselves a BASEBALL GAME!�

That’s right!

We’re gonna watch the Giants PUMMEL those guys, right Grampy?…

Heh heh. I am an optimist. That’s right!..

Glass half FULL, right?�

You taught me that, eh?�

Ha!HA! That’s right!

So I’ll see you tonight there, old man�

Yep. Sure will!�

See you then.

(Hangs up.)

ALL RIGHT, GRAMPY!