Free I Represent Sean Rosen by Jeff Baron Page A

because every once in a while, the photographer, who’s just a kid in my school, thinks he took a picture of someone, but he didn’t. Or sometimes it’s just a really bad picture. Like someone’s eyes are closed or something like that. When that happens, I suggest taking another picture. That’s not part of my job, but who wants to have a bad picture in the yearbook?
    In last year’s yearbook, there was a really bad picture of someone, like embarrassingly bad. It was a kid who once said something really mean to me. It was in sixth grade. He said it in front of other kids, and the thing he said got to be a little famous. He and I used to be friends, but not after that. Actually, it’s the same kid whose dad built the tree house. Doug.
    I knew I should have told the photographer to take another picture of Doug, but I didn’t. Doug probably doesn’t know I could have saved him from having a bad picture in the yearbook, but I know. It’s not something I feel good about. Maybe I won’t be in the Publication Room tomorrow when Doug comes in for his picture.
    Mr. Hollander came in at the beginning of today’s picture session. This was my first time seeing him since Dan Welch became my manager. It was a little weird, because Dan Welch sounds a lot like Mr. Hollander. I wanted to tell Mr. Hollander about Dan Welch, but I decided not to. If I get arrested, I don’t want anyone else to get in trouble.

chapter 19
    I got home and opened Dan Welch’s e-mail account. There was something there. I was excited that Brad wrote back so quickly. Except he didn’t.
    To: Dan Welch Management
    From: Dan Welch
    Hey, Dan Welch!
    It’s me, Dan Welch. No, your not looking in the mirror. I’m another guy named Dan Welch. How do you like having our name? I like it fine. I’ve had it for 44 years now.
    I came across you today when I was googling myself. You ever do that? I’m kinda addicted to it. Its mostly my ebay stuff that comes up, but there’s a whole bunch of other Dan Welches out there. This was the first time I saw you.
    Hey, your guy Sean is pretty good. I watched every one of his podcasts. Im not sure what there is to manage about podcasts, but knock em dead, buddy.
    I’m in business 6 years now. Collectibles. You name it, I got it. Check out my website. UNameItIGotIt.com Are you a collector? I got everything. Sports, beany babies, franklin mint, hummels, unicorns, barbys, everything. TEll me what your looking for and I’ll get it for you.
    Who else do you manage besides Sean? I wonder if I need a manager. Seriously, if you ever want to work on something together or just kick around some ideas, give me a jingle. My number is 555-888-5555 (not his real number).
    Okay buddy,
    Dan
    P.S. What’s your middle name? Mine is Kelvin. I know. By the way, I have a certified strand of Chester Alan Arthur’s hair. He used to be president. In case you need an unusual present for someone.
    Wow. Even though I got the name from yogurt and grape juice, I guess there are some actual people named Dan Welch. I don’t think Stefanie or Brad or anyone in the entertainment business will mix up my Dan Welch with this Dan Welch.
    It feels a little weird that Collectibles Dan Welch went on my website and watched all of my podcasts. I know they’re just sitting there on the internet for anyone to watch, and I actually want people to watch them. But I didn’t know if anyone who doesn’t already know me ever would.
    I know the whole idea of being in the entertainment business is making movies and TV shows and music and games for millions of people I don’t already know. It’s just strange to read an e-mail from one of them. I’m glad Collectibles Dan Welch likes the podcasts. I guess he does if he watched all of them. I’m not going to write back. Anyway, he wrote to Dan Welch, not to me.
    I actually have to get to work on my podcast. This is how I