Hanks and His Work

“Tom”, I said bluntly, “why don’t you do that many interviews any more!?” He thought for a very long second and said, “well I’m never asked about my work!” Then what is he asked about I wondered? And as if reading my mind he continued, “It’s always about my running for President or getting into politics or this or that; it’s never about my work!” Again, as if reading my mind he smiled and said forcefully, in a President way, but then there’s you”. Well, flattery will get you everywhere Mr. President. Oh, I mean … Tom. To think, if only.