I figured he might be somebody...

Recently on a flight from Minneapolis to Miami I sat next to a guy up in first class that I thought might be "somebody". He had the greatest hair. Dark with a hint of gray. Thick with a little wave. He had the greatest cowboy boots. Made of snake skin or something. And he had some jewelry on. Turquoise and silver. He carried a leather satchel. Worn but classy. He was older. Somewhat sophisticated. I thought to myself...this guy might be somebody.

At one point he picked up his satchel from beneath the seat in front of him, and I could see he had a luggage tag on it. His name was Gary Mule Deer. Why he must be part Indian. Without absolutley staring....but almost, I looked again and saw that Gary was from Spearfish South Dakota. Explains the turquoise. And clearly staring at the tag now, I saw his business was "Duck and Cover Productions". Well, I thought, this guys a duck hunter. Probably has a refuge or something. I wonder why he's going to Florida??

Mr. Mule Deer was very quiet on our 4 hour flight. At one point he assisted me in removing my jacket. Such a gentleman. I kinda liked this duck hunter, Gary.

After reaching Miami Mr. Mule Deer and myself went our seperate ways. Later from the airport I phoned Makita and told him to look up Gary Mule Deer on the internet. Well he found him. He's not a duck hunter. You can read all about him at http://garymuledeer.com. If you have a few minutes make sure you watch his David Letterman clips. Mr. Mule Deer is pretty darn funny.

And better yet you can see him this Friday night, February 16th on CMT at 8:30 Central time on CMT Comedy Stage. Comedy State is a half-hour stand-up comedy series hosted by Melissa Peterman, featuring Mike Armstrong, Nate Bargatze and Gary Mule Deer, performing in front of an audience.

Check it out. I know I will.