Excuse My Manners
I saw so many of my personal friends, buddies, classmates, family, coworkers, students, and familiar faces that I almost forgot to say thank you. So, excuse my manners.
As I listened to him answer questions in his ear from people I couldn't even see, many of them asking him to explain my absence, I realized I owed everyone a few thoughts and a proper recap.
A Few Distinguished Guests
"HAPPY FATHER'S DAY WISHES"
Former Presidents George Bush and Mama "G", yes ma'am, I'm in my room planting #Greens. "I know you know where I am". "Happy Father's Day" #GB2G... "Did he openly #bid on you"?
Bill, I caught you sleeping. Hillary, that hat was killing it. You know I'm cursing under my breath. Somebody pass her a glass of vodka and kindly walk her to her seat.
Joe… hey Joe… you still here, baby? Alright then. Hey, Jill.
Angela Merkel, girl stop playing. You made #Django real. Missing my visit with you was very disappointing. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, when you came up missing in Germany, that's who found you for me. Just note, that was before Obama.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, it was good seeing you as well.
Had I known so many of my "international ties" were showing up, I would have extended an invitation to Las Vegas.
Leaders, Activists, and Legends
Al Sharpton, no comment.
Andrew Young, you made it.
Oprah Winfrey, that's obvious. How much are you giving?
George Lucas, this story might be better than Star Wars. What do you think?
Steven Spielberg, you know what? I know you know where I am. You came off the mountain waiting for this movie. Happy Father's Day to you, it is part of the story I guess. How much did he ask you for?
Hollywood and Company
Tom Hanks, Mark Hamill, Gabrielle Union, and Tyler Perry stop laughing. He needs money.
And no, I'm not responding to Janet.
Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, David Letterman, and Quinta Brunson had me laughing out loud.
Music Was in the House
Stevie Wonder, that was a joke right??? Your blind, I'm not!!!
Bruce Springsteen, Hey Boss... for the fans, I know
Bono and The Edge from U2, who did I deliver for in LA.
Christina Aguilera now that's a memory. Those are the people I delivered DoorDash to while I was in Los Angeles, can't give location. Thank you!!!
Jennifer Hudson, Chicago knows what happened.
And The Roots… could you play me any louder? Yes, I heard you! I got "Jay Z French horn jokes"
In Closing
Seeing so many familiar faces, hearing the questions, and knowing that people were wondering where I was... reminded me of something important: no matter how far apart we are, relationships matter.
So if I forgot anyone, blame the excitement, not the affection.