I have a line in my book that goes something like this:
His greatest achievement occurred in high school, when he was voted the president of the Drama Club. His reign, however, was short. He was impeached in a bloody coup after trying to make 'My Fair Lady' back into 'Pygmalion.'
This is an early description of one of the main protagonists - a devious and annoying office manager. The joke is a reference to a Woody Allen skit from the 50s. Anyway, my agent likes the whole "his greatest achievement occurred in high school" lead in, but wants something that will better highlight the character's terrible demeanor - awkward, lazy, and offensive. I totally agree with her, and would like to keep that bit, but am at a complete loss on what sort of funny incident I can insert.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
His greatest achievement occurred in high school, when he was voted the president of the Drama Club. His reign, however, was short. He was impeached in a bloody coup after trying to make 'My Fair Lady' back into 'Pygmalion.'
This is an early description of one of the main protagonists - a devious and annoying office manager. The joke is a reference to a Woody Allen skit from the 50s. Anyway, my agent likes the whole "his greatest achievement occurred in high school" lead in, but wants something that will better highlight the character's terrible demeanor - awkward, lazy, and offensive. I totally agree with her, and would like to keep that bit, but am at a complete loss on what sort of funny incident I can insert.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
