A Sketch by Jean-Pierre Martinez
One character is already on stage. Another enters, looks at them, and then speaks.
One – I know you. You’re someone famous.
Two – Famous?
One – You’re a celebrity, aren’t you?
Two – What kind of celebrity?
One – Ah, I can’t remember the name… That guy, you know…
Two – And… famous for what?
One – I can’t recall… But you’re on TV, aren’t you?
Two – You must be mistaken, I assure you.
One – Mistaken? With who?
Two – Sorry, I’m not who you think I am. But you know, I’m not surprised. People often mistake me for someone else.
One – Really?
Two – Yes, a celebrity, actually. But no one’s ever been able to tell me who.
One – Damn.
Two – You really can’t think of who it might be?
One – No… I had it on the tip of my tongue earlier.
Two – Oh well. If it comes back to you, let me know. Honestly, I’d love to know who I look like.
One – Yeah, especially if it’s someone famous.
Two – You, on the other hand, your face doesn’t ring any bells at all.
Blackout.
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