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originally posted by ILove2Lurk
What a lovely atmospheric vibe in that hidden surveillance photo of Don Hubbard eating alone. It
is reminiscent of an epic Francis Coppola film with the sepia tones of master cinematographer
Gordon Willis of the Godfather trilogy fame. It looks like a feature film that has momentarily
been "PAUSED". I have a strong urge to push the "PLAY" button and see what happens. . .
INT. ELEGANT NYC RESTAURANT - EVENING
A white-bearded hobo, looking out of place, quietly eats alone in the darkened amber tones of the candle-lit celebrated eatery. A well-dressed woman walks by his table and pauses. He slowly looks up. It's hard to judge her age but she is quite beautiful.
WOMAN
Excuse me, I am so sorry to disturb you, but I think I
recognize you. Aren't you the author Don Hubbard?
I am reading your book every day on the train
to and from work. I'm totally serious--
(reaches inside purse, pulls book out half-way)
This is so embarassing, can i ask you for your autograph?
DON HUBBARD
Okay, sure. Why not.
WOMAN
(hands him the book and a pen,
sweetly grins as he signs it)
Thank you soooo much! You are much too kind.
I'm sorry I interrupted you, your food's
probably getting cold, I better go. . .
(Don kindly blows a farewell kiss at her;
she hesitates several beats, doesn't go)
Um, I noticed you are eating alone,
do you want any company this evening?
I mean--I would be honored to join you...
DON HUBBARD
(gracefully gestures at the empty seat,
stands and pulls it out for her; they sit back down)
So tell me, how is it that an elegant and beautiful woman
such as yourself is alone tonight in this 5-star restaurant?
WOMAN
I could ask you the same. Well, it seems my date tonight
had a last minute emergency and had to cancel.
DON HUBBARD
Let me guess. First date?
WOMAN
(blushes, giggles)
Yes. Well, that's the dating scene in New York.
He's probably married anyways. C'est la vie!
DON HUBBARD
Well, I'm wouldn't worry. A stunning
and sophisticated woman like you will not
have any problems pulling in a super theta 2D.
WOMAN
Wait. Whatttt? What do you mean. What
is a thayduhtooty? What does that mean?
DON HUBBARD
(delightfully amused)
Oh, I think you know what it means.
WOMAN
No really what did you say?
DON HUBBARD
My dear, let's not pretend. That would spoil my meal.
Let's at least enjoy our one and only dinner together.
What can I order for you, my lovely companion?
(noticing she is flustered, not speaking)
So, how long have you been in Scientology?
WOMAN
How in the world did you know?
DON HUBBARD
Well, the first clues were that you were alone
and that you had my book with you and that
you wanted to meet me and sit down.
WOMAN
That's it? How would that tell you that I am a Scientologist?
DON HUBBARD
It didn't. But when you sat down I noticed you had a nice golden tan,
like you have been working outside on the Rehabilitation Project Force.
WOMAN
I don't get it. It's summer, a lot of of people go to the beach and have a tan.
DON HUBBARD
Yes, but you have a little tan outline from wearing a necklace and pendant.
I can see from your tan lines that you normally wear a cross.
WOMAN
A lot of people wear a cross.
DON HUBBARD
But your cross is not an ordinary cross...it must have
been a special cross and that created that rather easily
recognized tan line of the 8 point Scientology cross.
(she silently squirms)
And I wouldn't worry about your date blowing you
off. He's still outside in the parked car waiting for you,
after you finish up gathering intel on me for OSA.
WOMAN
OMG, how would you know all that? How would you even
know that my OSA handler is parked outside right now?
DON HUBBARD
That's a good question. I'll let you decide that. The answer is
either than I am exterior from my body looking at your OSA guy
in his car right now...or maybe I know because the staff members
of my HTC are out on the street right now doing security.
WOMAN
HTC?
DON HUBBARD
Hobo Technology Center
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