Men Are Easy

I am working on musicality. Never mind with whom.

Slip into a character, the lead says.

I consider the options. I am a ham; I love to perform for myself. Also, I am a writer; I have centuries of characters to choose from.

The music begins. I can't decide.

Audrey, I say, who do you like? Answer quick! Before I finish the thought...

Audrey tilts her head in the direction of her alter ego.

Really? I say. Are you sure?

Do it! she says. She sounds like Julio Balmaceda, her eye twinkles like his.

OK, I say.

The music grows fulsome.

I channel my inner Sophia Loren.

Mmmmm, my partner murmurs.

You poor, sweet thing. You never stand a chance against us.

La jumba!