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That damned stage name

I just came back to the office after running a few quick errands. As I was locking my bike, a guy tapped my shoulder.

“Smokin’ Joe deVilla!” he said. “I saw you at the comedy show on Tuesday and loved your act. You’re on again soon, I hope?”

“Next month, I think,” I replied. “Thanks! Glad you like the show!”

I’m grateful for the compliment, but I hope they stop billing me with that stage name before it’s too late. After all, how long did it take for John Cougar to go back to John Mellencamp?

Joey deVilla

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