The other day, I had lunch with my friend Buzz Braman, whom I’ve known for at least ten years.
Buzz and I met at Duffy’s, where we started chatting because we’re into blues guitarists.
Anyway, at lunch, Buzz and I started laughing about how we were both national figures in our chosen professions, but in our hometowns, they probably wondered what ever happened to us.
Now, we both live in West Palm Beach, Florida, where nobody knows or cares who we are.
For many years, Buzz was the assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers before moving on to the Orlando Magic, where he coached Shaq and Penny Hardaway and was known as “The Shot Doc.”
After about twenty-five years, he retired from the NBA and rejoined the family business, Braman Motors, in South Florida.
At Braman, the employees have no idea who Buzz is other than they know that he’s a member of the lucky sperm club.
Braman is huge in South Florida, where they sell luxury cars such as Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes, BMWs, and Porches.
Buzz’s Uncle Norm is the sole owner of Braman Motors, and not only is the company worth about 8 Billion Dollars, but it’s also big enough to hold its own convention.
Every year, all the employees, along with their families, gather at the West Palm Beach Convention Center. Each new employee must bring a video explaining who they are and what they’re all about.
Being a new employee, Buzz was no exception to the rule, so here’s his video/
COMMENTS
@BruceMunson: George, toss great quotes around like confetti. My new favorite of yours:”When you understand why they put a round pizza in a square box and serve it as a triangle, you’ll understand women.”
Geo: Bruce, I’ve been studying women my whole life and even have two daughters, but I was closer to understanding them before I started studying them.
@WendyHolmes: George, Get your head out of the sand! Regarding your life liner, “Being a good-looking guy gets you laid; being a beautiful woman gets you a lot more.” Wow, time to get with the program and realize that the women of today have a lot more to offer a man than a good roll in the hay!!
We are better educated, have well-paying careers, and still take care of our families while adding to the family income. Remember the old saying, “It takes two to Tango”? Geez, time to smell the coffee, my dear! (Pretty Privileged)
Geo: You may have missed my intent, Wendy; only women are “Pretty Privileged,” being pretty doesn’t help men that much.
Hugh Whaley: I agree with Bruce’s comment. That was a great quote. Can I steal it? I will give you credit, of course. (Who the Hell Are You Guys?)
Geo: Absolutely, Hugh, I probably stole it from someone, have at it.