February 2, 2009 by Bruce Hembd
Archived under: Conductors, Humor, Narcissism & negativity
Blago Switches Careers, Becomes Conductor
Now that the Illinois legislature has released the “Blago” from his governmental duties, he is free and clear to pursue other jobs of equal interest and responsibility.
How about as an orchestra conductor?
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