[Eala]

Huh? No, my friend is Persian.

[Lawgvr1955]

Was it a space pen used by the astronauts? Your friend isn't Jack Klompas is he?

Huh? No, my friend is Persian.

I was just joking. Check out the Seinfeld episode "The Pen". Jerry makes an admiring comment on Jack Klompas' pen, the one NASA gave the astronauts so they could write in space, upside down, under water, etc. Klompas insists on Jerry taking the pen, then tells everyone that Jerry made him give it to him. Later Klompas drives Jerry's just purchased Cadillac into a swamp. Guess you had to be there to appreciate it.

When I was in college I became friends with an Iranian student. He was a decent fellow. After the Shah fell, he managed to get back to the US where he started a computer company. I would be interested in finding out his take on the current situation.

[McGavin999]

I was in a rug store the other day that was owned by a Persian. We got to talking about what's happening over there and he was really excited.

My favorite thing to say when I meet a Persian is "thank you for giving the world roses". Never yet met one who didn't know exactly what I was saying and never fail to get a big smile.