RELAXED

“ FRIEND” OF THE FAMOUS

No Stranger to jet-setting, Wilbur Smith was admiring the jacket of his latest book on a flight to America when the man in the next seat leaned over and asked,
“I see you read Wilbur Smith. What do you think of him/”
“ I think brilliant,” replied Wilbur.
Well, the guy’s a friend of mine,” said his neighbor proudly.
“Oh, really/” said Wilbur.
“Not only that but I’m the model for one of his heroes,”
“ Is that so/”
“Yeah, Would. You like his signature/”
“Could you arrange that/” enquired Wilbur.
“Sure. Give me you card.”
Wilbur handed over his bussines card, which the man discreetly slipped into his top pocket. Not surprisingly, the author hasn’t heard from his ‘friend’ since.
–The Book seller, London