Thursday, February 5, 2004

On Pencil Color

A: Thank you, Mr. B for talking time out from your day to speak with us here on the show. It is a pleasure to have you with us.

B: You are welcome, Mr. A. It is wonderful to be here again.

A: Mr. B, I'd like to get started directly with a question, if you don't mind.

B: Certainly. I am sure your good listeners would appreciate that. We are here for them after all.

<brief pause>

A: Mr. B, can you tell me the color of this pencil?

B: You know, that is an excellent question you ask. I believe that pencils are of great importance to our culture and our nation. And I have always felt that pencils are superior in many ways to any other writing instrument.

A: But with respect to this pencil and its color, Mr. B. What would you say?

B: Well you know Mr. A, it is not really color that is important. I would ask, rather, how soft is the lead. We all know that only with a soft lead can you make a good impression. I strongly support soft lead, and it has always been my belief that the people of this country deserve to know the softness of the leads in their pencils. I am committed to giving them the tools they need to answer that question.

A. Thank you, Mr. A. It looks like we are out of time for today. It has been pleasant speaking with you. Thank you again for taking time out of your busy day.

B. You are welcome, Mr. A. It has been my pleasure.


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