Prague is for Lovers

Laura and I went to Bookpeople last night for David Sedaris' book signing. It was pretty much amazing. There were about 500 people there and he had a mini conversation with each and every one of us as he personalized our books. Some shining moments:

- For one couple ahead of us in line he said he could see into the future as he drew them a picture in their book. What he drew as he spoke to them was two people walking into an abortion clinic offering $3 abortions. "How can you pass it up? They're only $3!"

-For another person he drew a picture of a smiling turtle, and above the turtle was Jesus being cut in half by a shovel. "The turtle is smiling because Jesus is being cut in half by a shovel."

-He asked what I did and I told him I was a painter, so we had a conversation about a piece of art somebody gave him at a signing. He asked what my last name was and I told him it was Uhlir. "A Czech name." We talked about Prague and this is what he drew for us:

Lincoln's last words, "before being shot in the head," according to David Sedaris. Best booksigning. Ever.