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Screech! Live at Oliver's

February 4th, 2003

Jamie Lavell writes:

Hey Guys,

I am a big fan of Dustin Diamond, better known as Screech from Saved By The Bell! He is doing a stand-up routine at Oliver's on Carleton University's campus, and I'm rearing to go. The only thing is this...I have no money.
The only thing I have of value is my 8 Ball jacket that I bought at STITCHES. My friend Uriah said that he'd buy it for $25.00. The exact price of the ticket.

Should I do it?

Trevor	Jamie, Your friend Uriah is not as good a friend as you think. He knows more than he's letting on. You see, I was watching Antique Roadshow on the weekend (as I always do) and someone had an original Stitches 8 ball jacket. Eric E. Alberta (one of their collectible and memorabilia experts) appraised the jacket at well over $35! Don't sell that jacket to Uriah! Get it to an expert who can and will pay you what you really deserve. As for the Dustin Diamond Comedy Extravaganza, I've seen it before and my only advice would be to wear a jock strap. (also, why do all of Chris' tidbits of advice involve him getting beat up in some way?)
Steve	Go ahead and sell it...maybe after seeing Screech you can go back to your place, watch In Living Color and listen to Soul II Soul records while dubbing your tape copy of X-Tendamix Dance Mix 92...chump!
Paul	Finally!! I knew that if I saved my acid wash jeans and high tops that I would eventually have somewhere to wear them. My advice to you is to sell what ever you have to so that you can go to this show. I'm sure washed up actors of this caliber don't come around every day. Do you think that he could introduce me to Tiffani Amber Thiessen?
Chris	First off, I'd like to publicly apologize to Steve. I forgot that your mother reads these..and my toilet humour comments, although funny, were uncalled for, and inappropriate considering the forum that we are working within. Steve. I am sorry. Start returning my phone calls, and let's get this friendship 'till the end of time on the road again... As for you question. There is no question in my mind that I will be attending that function with Dustin Diamond. I read that in the paper, and almost wept. Here's the reason why... October 31st, 1990 Chris' first Boy/Girl Halloween Party: Chris recieves a severe beating about the face and head for dressing up as A.C. Slater, while his tormentors accuse his father, who dropped him off at the function, of looking like Mr. Belding. Hasn't fazed me though....Screech is wickawesome.

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