New York in the summer hits you like a wall of steel ... as Kevin quickly discovered. He got off the plane and retrieved his luggage, realizing he'd rushed off so fast, he hadn't thought of where he was going to stay or where he would work or anything! While he waited for a taxi, he suddenly remembered his old school friend Val Kilmer. He lived in NYC. Maybe he could help. In fact, Kevin suddenly remembered that Val was studying acting at one of the world's most prestigious drama schools. If only he could remember what it was called.
As Kevin stepped out of the airport, he was struck by a construction crane moving a large steel slab. He was taken to the nearest emergency room. He seemed dazed and confused. The ER nurse asked him if he could remember his name. Kevin struggled to think of it. He was becoming very upset when it flashed in his head like a light bulb. "It's Spacey. Kevin Spacey."
The doctor decided to admit him overnight since he still seemed woozy, and as he watched TV in his room, he saw that his dear friend Mare was on the Gong Show! Oh, if he could only reach those same dizzying showbiz heights some day! He vowed to look up his old school friend Val when he was released the next morning. He had a new purpose in life.
Kevin found Val faster than he had expected. He was driving the taxi that took Kevin away from the hospital. They caught up on old times while sitting in traffic. Val's dad was coming to dinner that night and Kevin was invited along. Kevin always liked the senior Mr. Kilmer and knew Mr. Kilmer would be thrilled to see him too.
During dinner, Val regaled his dad and Kevin with exciting stories of drama school. Kevin tried not to be envious but it was hard. But since he didn't even have a job and no place to live, school was out of the question. Val had a great idea! Maybe Kevin could use the extra bedroom in the Kilmer family apartment and maybe dad could get him a job. Then in a few years, maybe Kevin could have enough saved up to go to drama school and in another 5 or 6 years he could afford to get his own place!
Val's dad was so moved by Kevin's plight he told Kev and Val that he'd personally pay for Kevin's tuition right now. He didn't need to wait. Really! He didn't! He'd even pay for rent in an apartment in New Jersey if Kevin didn't mind the commute.
Kevin wondered once again what he'd done to deserve such good friends. This was the break he'd been looking for.
Driving Mr. Spacey!: The positively untrue life and times of Kevin Spacey, with a few real facts thrown in for fun. All collages and photo enhancements were done by me using Microsoft® Picture It!® 99
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