We Can Only Offer Our Epathy

Man: Wait, so you're on Law & Order?
Epatha Merkerson: Mm-hmm.
Man: Wow, I don't watch the show, but my son and daughter do. What's your name? I'll have to tell them I saw you.
Epatha Merkerson: Epatha.
Man: Epala?
Epatha Merkerson: Epatha.
Man: Epasa?
Epatha Merkerson: E-path-a
Man: Ensala? Maybe I should write this down, I'm sure I'll forget. Emana, you said?

--Dentist's office, 35th & Madison


Overheard by: Mandy G