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From: Brady, Tom
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:06 PM
Subject: Tom Bradys of the world, Unite!
When last you heard from me on a personal level, I was writing about how tough it was being named Tom Brady when some guy of the same name was quarterbacking the New England Patriots to a win against our beloved Eagles.
Well, the other day, lo and behold, I received a letter here. I began reading and thought Whoa!, why is this person talking about school matters to me of all people? I'm not the interim CEO of Philadelphia schools just as I'm not the once and present New England quarterback.
Finally, I took a closer look at the address. Sure enough, it was addressed to Tom Brady, interim CEO of the Philadelphia School District. I decided that it might be nice to forward the letter to the newest TB on the block, whose office after all is right next door in what was originally built as the TV Guide Building at 440 North Broad St. A number of Tom Bradys had worked in this very building over the years, including one TB who had driven a truck here while pursuing a career as a fine artist.
Here in its entirety, is the letter I wrote to the chief executive officer:
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Dear Tom Brady,
I must admit I feel I've known you all my life. I'd like to welcome you to the neighborhood. The enclosed letter was mistakenly sent to me next door at the Philadelphia Inquirer. My colleagues have been telling me that I can now look forward to receiving your much larger salary. Wish it were so. By the way, good luck in Monday's game against the Bengals.
Best Wishes,
Tom Brady
Now I'll just relax and await the arrival of the next Tom Brady to make use of my good name.
