I was in the airport VIP lounge en route to Seattle
a couple of weeks ago. While in there, I noticed Bill Gates sitting
comfortably in the corner, enjoying a drink. I was meeting a very important
client who was also flying to Seattle, but she was running a little bit
late.

Well, being a straightforward kind of guy, I approached the Microsoft
chairman, introduced myself, and said,

"Mr. Gates, I wonder if you would do me a favor."
"Yes?"
"I'm sitting right over there," pointing to my seat at the bar, "and I'm
waiting for a very important client. Would you be so kin d when she arrives
as to come walk by and just say "Hi Tom?"
"Sure."!!!

I shook his hand and thanked him and went back to my seat.

About ten minutes later, my client showed up. We ordered a drink and started

to talk business.

A couple of minutes later, I felt a tap on my shoulder.
It Was Bill Gates. "Hi, Tom," he said.
I replied, "Shut up, Bill, I'm in a meeting."