Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine I would have the opportunity to meet a Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that the current Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives would comment on my attire during our Q&A session.
It was an absolute honor and privilege to meet with Speaker John Boehner this past semester for a few moments to discuss current events affecting our country, and I was even more honored that he Speaker noticed my pink shirt and tie that I wore for the evening. The Speaker himself claims to be a man with a keen eye for a sharp-looking tie. Known for his ties with the most elaborate patterns, stripes, and paisleys, he didn't fail to miss one amongst a group of 40 scholars that afternoon.
Upon myself being called on to ask a question, the Speaker abruptly asked me, "Son, are you wearing a pink tie on top of a pink shirt?" My reply was short, "Why, yes sir I am." His reply was even more profound, "Oh no, you can't wear that, it's too much pink. Pink on pink is never wise." The small crowd laughed and I along with them, as in my mind, I couldn't help but think "This actually just happened."
All in all, it was a great experience. And it's my hope that the Speaker will remember the tie if not the moment, as much as I did.
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that the current Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives would comment on my attire during our Q&A session.
It was an absolute honor and privilege to meet with Speaker John Boehner this past semester for a few moments to discuss current events affecting our country, and I was even more honored that he Speaker noticed my pink shirt and tie that I wore for the evening. The Speaker himself claims to be a man with a keen eye for a sharp-looking tie. Known for his ties with the most elaborate patterns, stripes, and paisleys, he didn't fail to miss one amongst a group of 40 scholars that afternoon.
Upon myself being called on to ask a question, the Speaker abruptly asked me, "Son, are you wearing a pink tie on top of a pink shirt?" My reply was short, "Why, yes sir I am." His reply was even more profound, "Oh no, you can't wear that, it's too much pink. Pink on pink is never wise." The small crowd laughed and I along with them, as in my mind, I couldn't help but think "This actually just happened."
All in all, it was a great experience. And it's my hope that the Speaker will remember the tie if not the moment, as much as I did.