February 22, 2009

Royal Mutt and Panda Bear: Interlude - Bruce Lee

drawing by APO

Panda Bear was driving and Royal Mutt sat looking out over the empty expanse of grassy land that stretches between LA and the Bay Area. Coming out of LA, the traffic was getting much better, and they could now cruise at 65 mph. 

"Question."

Royal was now sitting in the passenger seat and took it upon himself to keep Panda Bear, who was prone to getting sleepy, awake.

Panda: "Hit me."

Royal: "Top 5 favorite actors of all time."

Panda scratched his chin.

Panda, "Tony Leung's got to be in there...De Niro is the man too...oh for sure Bruce Lee is in my top 5."

Royal: "Bruce Lee?"

Panda: "For sure. People only think of him as a phenomenal martial artist, which he is, but if you  also watch his acting, he's so focused and intense. And it makes perfect sense, cuz that's also exactly how he fights too."

Royal: "I see."

Panda: "And his philosophy on life is so great."

Royal (paraphrasing Bruce Lee): "You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. Be water my friend"

Panda: "Exactly, and like water, he could adapt and be successful in other areas in his life be it martial arts, movie making, or acting."

Royal: "Good point."

Panda: "Bruce Lee is awesome. If I was gay, I would be gay for Bruce."

Royal: "..."

They sat in silence.


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