The Rockette

I recently had a parent-teacher conference with my oldest son's teacher. This is a great opportunity for me because my son doesn't talk much about what happens at school, and I'm always hungry for information.

teacher:	“Your son is going to love next year. We get to do some very interesting things.”
me:	“Oh really?”
teacher:	“Yes! The trip to New York is very popular with the students.”
me:	“When I was a kid, our family took a tour of Radio City Music Hall. Have you ever taken that tour?”
teacher:	“I know Radio City very well. I used to be a Rockette.”
(head):	“Good GOD! I thought you were one operation shy of being a woman. I think I just threw up a bit in my mouth.”
me:	“Really!?”
teacher:	“Yes, many people don't know this about me.”
(head):	“I wonder why. Maybe it's because it can't possibly to true?”
teacher:	“It was a long time ago. I was just out of high school.”
(head):	“An all boys high school?”
me:	“Interesting. I've never met a Rockette before.”
(head):	“But I have met a lying transsexual.”
teacher:	“We're getting off track. Your son is a delight to have in class.”
(head):	“Start spreading the news...”
me:	“So he's speaks up in class?”
(head):	“I'm leaving today...”
teacher:	“Oh yes. He very engaged in our discussions.”
(head):	“If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere”
me:	“That's good to hear.”
(head):	“... up ... to ... you - New York, New York!”

Later that day, my wife asked my about he conference. She's "hungry for information" too, but not hungry enough to attend the conference (I know -- couch).

Sherry:	“So, how did it go?”
me:	“She's was a Rockette.”
Sherry:	“Shut Up.”
me:	“In New York City.”
Sherry:	“Duh! Isn't she a he?”
me:	“I guess not. Maybe Radio City has spotty background checking.”
Sherry:	“OK, what else.”
me:	“What do you mean?”
Sherry:	“You talked to her for a half an hour and you have nothing else to tell me?”
me:	“What was I supposed to do? She said she was once a Rockette. I can't remember anything after that.”
Sherry:	“You're an idiot. I'm going next year.”
me:	“Ask her about Radio City Music Hall.”