It's Not Me

HODGMAN: Hello, Ted—this is John Hodgman, AKA Louis Greene from BORED TO DEATH. Jason gave me your number. I am performing my imitation of stand up comedy on Friday at Largo. I have a little skit as part of it, and Jason, Zach, and Jonathan Ames are all taking part in it. Would you want to and be able to join in? It would involve reading a few paragraphs from a page that I would give you on stage. Absolutely zero worries if you cannot do it. But I at least wanted to let you know about our little reunion. I miss you dudes. In any case, best and warmest wishes to you. That is all.

TED DANSON: Shoot. Shoot. I’m not working fri so I’m up… in [PLACE REDACTED]. I am so sorry. That would have been so cool.

HODGMAN: No worries! Thank you for even considering it!

DANSON: Considering what?

(one day passes)

HODGMAN: For considering my mad and selfish request. Best to you!

(several hours pass)

DANSON: What request?

HODGMAN: My request that you join me and Jason and Zach and Jonathan Ames at Largo this Friday and read a part in a skit we are doing.

DANSON: Wait, which one are you again?

HODGMAN: John Hodgman.

HODGMAN: (AKA Louis Greene.)

DANSON: Come on, John. This was some of my best material. I knew I’d break first. Shoot! I wanted so badly to be

DANSON: on stage with you. Don’t count me out in the future. Ted.

HODGMAN: You are a monster

HODGMAN: And a delight.