any relation to actual persons living or dead is ridiculous

[rockme_me]

Well of course you chose me. Who else is there, really? Who'd want to play him? It must be bad enough being him, let alone pretending to be. No offense to Herr Salieri, but he does seem miserable. As for your not being a genius, well... since when have I been anything but honest about that? I'll take care of the genius--you just show me a good time, and I'm sure we'll be great friends.