Tuesday, August 3, 2010

David Byrne wants a turkey sandwich

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So David Byrne didn't actually come into my work, but I had a quick day dream that he did. Coincidentally I was listening to the Talking Head's album 'More Songs About Buildings and Food' while this took place. It's nothing profound, but I do think it's kinda funny. Here's what went down...

It's the morning shift at my job, Toy Boat, and I'm cutting up some tomatoes. I think the song 'Thank you for sending me and angel' was playing, and all of the sudden I hear this voice, "Hi," the voice says in a soft, subtly drawn out tone. I know that voice. Who doesn't, right?
I turn around and it's HIM! David Byrne of the Talking Heads, and he's wearing the giant suit! No one else is in the store, except for Bob. Bob is sitting by the window sipping a cup of coffee and staring at Mr. Byrne in his suit.
"Hey," is all I could say. That was all I could say to David FREAKIN' Byrne of the Talking Heads! "How can I help you?" didn't cross my mind.
"I'd like something to eat," He said. His entire body is motionless, except for his lips. "Can I get a turkey sandwich?"
"Sure, David Byrne." My hands start staggering around the sandwich station. Here I am, making David Byrne a sandwich, I don't even know what he likes on his sandwich, but I keep making this sandwich while he's standing almost lifeless (almost like the giant from Twin Peaks) on the other side of the counter. I wonder why he isn't sitting down. I don't care to ask. The guy could have come behind the counter and made his own sandwich and I wouldn't have stopped him. I decided to put only lettuce, tomato and mayo on the turkey sandwich. I figured it would be simple enough. "Your sandwich is ready."
"Thank you. Thank you very much. I've been looking forward to this all day." He stuck is hands out to grab the plate. The giant suit made his hands look small, smaller than usual. Maybe he has really small hands, I don't know. This was the first time I'd ever seen him in person. He turns around and sits right next to Bob, who looks up at this guy in a giant suit, and wants nothing to do with him.
"Time to hit up the park," Bob chuckles.
So there I am, alone in the store, and David Byrne is eating a sandwich I made for him. The store is silent now. I turn off the music and rushed to put something else on. David Byrne picks up the sandwich and takes a bite....

And that's all I remember folks. Coincidentally Joshua Smith (who's played in Drunk Horse, The Fucking Champs and Weakling) actually came into the store. I sold him tea and a pastry.

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