“Would you like to make a donation? I’m organizing a cat parade.”

“What would that consist of?”

“Basically, a whole bunch of cats, marching down the street.”

“Yeah, you know, cats don’t generally march. They’re not big marchers.”

“Why are you trying to kill my dream?”

“Why do you think this is a good idea?”

“It’s never been done.”

“There’s a reason.”

“Also it would be cheap. All you’d need is a bunch of cats.”

“So why are you collecting money?”

“First I have to adopt the cats. And, I’ll need cat food.”

“Do you own a cat?”

“No.”

“Have you ever owned one?”

“Not really.”

“OK, I have a suggestion. Why don’t you start small. Get one cat.”

“How can you have a cat parade with one cat. You’re stupid.”

“Hear me out. Get one cat, and see if you can get it to march down the street.”

“What’s that going to prove?”

“It’s going to prove it can’t be done.”

“There we are, back to killing the dream.”

“IT’S NOT A GOOD DREAM”

“It’s a beautiful dream. Cats are beautiful animals.”

“Yes they are.”

“Magnificent.”

“No argument there.”

“So, if ONE cat is beautiful… I’m just saying: Cats in formation. Multiple cats. Can you picture it?”

“Not really.”

[pause]

“Am I not being clear?”