Originally published September 9, 2015:
The usual line of souls was waiting to enter Heaven.
The first soul was asked by the angel, “What did you do on Earth?”
“I was a lawyer.”
“Hmm - a lawyer, eh. I don’t know.” The angel examined the great book of records and said, “Well, you were a public defender and often performed legal services at no cost to the poor. You may enter Heaven.”
There was a blast of trumpets, the Pearly Gates opened and the lawyer entered Heaven.
The next soul was asked by the angel, “What did you do on Earth?”
“I was a Congressman.”
“Hmm - a Congressman, eh. I don’t know.” The angel examined the great book of records and said, “Well, you were a supporter of the rights of women and gays. You voted in favor of many laws on civil rights. You may enter Heaven.”
There was a blast of trumpets, the Pearly Gates opened and the Congressman entered Heaven.
The next soul was asked by the angel, “What did you do on Earth?”
“I was a composer of both religious and popular music. I received many awards for my music and my recordings. I was given the Kennedy Center Honors and the Medal of Freedom. My name is Edward Kennedy Ellington, but most people called me ‘Duke’ Ellington.”
“A musician, eh? The service entrance through the kitchen is over there. Once you get inside, remember – you can’t use any of the facilities and don’t speak to any of the angels in Heaven unless you’re asked to perform for them. When you’re done performing - go back to your room in the servant’s quarters.”
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