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See that crowd?[p]
That’s me they’re cheering for.[p]
This photo was taken in 2007 in the O2 arena in London.[p]
Yup, it’s been a few years since ol’ Billy Bega filled a stadium.[p]
Wait, you don’t know who I am?[p]
Don’t you remember my hit “Kissing your Heart”?[p]
It was no. 1 in the Billboard charts for 4 weeks straight![p]
No?[p]
Damn it, ten years passed way too quickly.[p]
No one knows who I am anymore.[p]
Anyway, you join me now in my recording studio in Atlanta where I am preparing my comeback![p]
My ever-faithful manager is about to give me some news that will change my life forever.[p]
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#Billy
Elaine![p]
Come listen, I think this new track has it![p]
Can you hear it Elaine?[p]
This is my comeback![p]
This is me back in the spotlight![p]
#Elaine
Billy, you’ve been saying this for the past 5 years![p]
#Billy
I know, but this time I feel it deep in my bones, Elaine.[p]
#Elaine
Again, that’s what you’ve said before every album for the past five years.[p]
And every one of them has been a flop.[p]
Why should I believe you, Billy?[p]
#Billy
You’ll see.[p]
Anyway, what are you doing here?[p]
If you’re not here to support my music then you can go back to where you came from, woman.[p]
#Elaine
Yes, very classy Billy.[p]
I’m here to tell you that you’re no longer booked to play at SXSW.[p]
#Billy
What?[p]
I can’t believe this![p]
This was gonna be my big comeback.[p]
This was gonna get my ass back in the spotlight![p]
What happened?[p]
#Elaine
Do you want the soft and comforting answer or the truth?[p]
#Billy
Let’s start with the soft and comforting answer.[p]
#Elaine
They thought you were too big a star and would distract from the other musicians there.[p]
#Billy
As much as that is exactly what I want to hear, I also know that it’s not true.[p]
I’ll take the truth now please.[p]
#Elaine
The organizers have a quota for one hit wonder has-beens and they just booked Coolio to sing “Gangster’s Paradise”[p]
Which means you’re out![p]
#Billy
Dammit, again Coolio beats me to a venue, it’s nearly like he has it in for me.[p]
#Elaine
Well, you did spill your nachos on him during the BET awards.[p]
#Billy
That nigga was not looking where he was going![p]
#Elaine
...[p]
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Elaine winces.[p]
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#Elaine
Billy, you know that word makes me uncomfortable![p]
#Billy
Well, it should![p]
But I'm black so I can use it as much as I like![p]
Anyway, as I was saying...[p]
That fool was not looking where he was going![p]
#Elaine
Well Flavor Flav told me that you did it on purpose![p]
#Billy
Who do you trust more, that clock wearing fool or me?[p]
#Elaine
Do I have to answer that?[p]
#Billy
Elaine![p]
#Elaine
Fine, fine![p]
Well I have some good news for you.[p]
#Billy
What do you have?[p]
#Elaine
Well I was able to book you another gig, a way better gig in my opinion.[p]
#Billy
What is it?[p]
#Elaine
The Sakamoto Corporation is opening a new resort in Bali, Indonesia.[p]
It’s called “The Bali Paradise Hotel”[p]
The owner is a big fan of yours and has invited you to come over and perform at the grand opening of his new resort.[p]
#Billy
That’s a bit far away.[p]
What’s the pay?[p]
#Elaine
$20,000, first class airplane ticket and two nights at the resort.[p]
What do you say Billy?[p]
#Billy
It doesn’t sound bad…[p]
How many songs?[p]
#Elaine
Just “Kissing your Heart”.[p]
Come on Billy, you know it’s a great gig…[p]
$20,000 for just one song and then the cutting of the ribbon.[p]
It will be great exposure for you.[p]
Remind people that you’re still around and making music.[p]
What do you say?[p]
#Billy
Well, I do feel like I need a vacation.[p]
OK![p]
I’m game.[p]
#Elaine
Excellent![p]
I’ll call my contact in Bali and we’ll get your flight arranged.[p]
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