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Some people are masters at cheering you to your doom; they take your eyes away from the red flag you should have seen. And when your back is against the wall, they are either nowhere to be found, or are unable to offer you help.

It's always one man to himself.

Billy had convinced me to take up the Governor's proposal. He seemed more excited than I was. Of course, he had personal and private interests there. It had always been his dream to visit the White House, whether he had a business there or not.

I guess I was his one step ticket.

It turned out to be a great event. I spoke so well, mellifluously holding everyone spellbound. I was the center of attraction; everyone wanted a piece of this cute looking and inspirational Cincinnati dude. Ladies, even older women, wanted me to sign an autograph, some going as far as requesting for one on their….

Well, you could do well to figure it out!

For the next two weeks, everything looked so normal. Maybe, better than normal. I had even been prom