howard

It was a stinking hot day, so three young blokes decided to take the day off
school and go surfing. They grabbed their boards and were wading out to the
big waves when they came across this short, balding man struggling to keep
his head above water. The boys grabbed the man's hand just before he went
under and safely carried him back to the beach. When they got him out of the
water they realised it was the Prime Minister, John Howard, they had saved.

Mr Howard said: "Thank you boys so much for saving my life. To show my
appreciation I'd like to do something special for all of you, what are your
career aspirations?"

The first boy replied: "I really want to become a doctor, do you think you
could get me into a top class medical school?"

"No problems" replied the prime minister, "I'll organise a scholarship for
you as soon as I can".

The second boy said: "I've been training for years to become a cyclist, I
really want to represent Australia at the Sydney Olympics, do you think you
could get me a spot at the Australian Institute of Sport?"

"Of course" said the prime minister "You'll be training at the AIS by the
end of the week."

"And what can I do for you?" Mr Howard said to the third boy.

"Well Mr Howard, I would really appreciate it if you could arrange a State
Funeral for me."

A shocked look came over the PM's face: "A State fueneral? Son you're only
17 years old, you have your whole life ahead of you, you're fit and healthy,
why would you be thinking about your funeral now?"

"I may be fit and healthy now" said the boy, "but wait 'til I get home and
tell my old man who's life I saved!".