I was in the VIP lounge last week en route to Seattle. While in the lounge, I noticed Bill Gates sitting on the chesterfield enjoying a cognac.
I was meeting with a very important client who was also flying to Seattle with me but she was running a bit late. Being a forward type of girl, I approached Mr. Gates and introduced myself. I explained to him that I was conducting some very important business and how I would appreciate it if he could throw a quick “Hello Amanda” at me when I was with my client. He agreed.
Ten minutes later while I was conversing with my client, I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was Bill Gates. I turned around and looked up at him. He said, “Hi Amanda, what’s happening?” To which I replied “Fuck off Gates, I’m in a meeting.”
That version is ok. But, the Don Rickles version of the joke (Which, as far as I know is the first…) Is far far superior.
[paraphrased from Rickles. (I don’t quite remember it word for word]
I’m eating in a restaraunt with a friend of mine and Sinatra comes in. I excuse myself and go say hello to Frank. I tell him this friend of mine is a big fan of his and I would really appreciate it if he could come by the table and say hello. A little while later, Frank comes by pats me on the back and asks me to introduce him to my friend. I turn around and say “Frank, I’m trying to eat here!”
