And then he went to heaven.....

George W. Bush, Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso have all died. Due to

glitches in the celestial Time-Space continuum, all three arrive at the

Pearly Gates more or less simultaneously (even though their deaths take place

decades apart).

The first to present himself to Saint Peter is Einstein. Saint Peter

questions the Good Doctor "You look like Einstein, but you have NO idea the

lengths certain people will go to, to sneak in Heaven under false pretenses.

Can you prove who you really are?"

Einstein ponders for a few seconds and requests "Could I have a blackboard

and some chalk?" Saint Peter complies with a snap of his fingers; the

blackboard and chalk instantly appear. Einstein proceeds to describe - with

arcane mathematics and symbols - his Special Theory of Relativity.

Saint Peter is suitably impressed. "You really *are* Einstein! Welcome to

heaven!"

The next to arrive is Picasso. Once again Saint Peter asks for his

credentials. Picasso doesn't hesitate "Mind if I use that blackboard and

chalk?"

Saint Peter says "Go ahead."

Picasso erases Einstein's scribbles and proceeds to sketch out a truly

stunning mural. Bulls, satyrs, nud_e women: he captures their essences with

but a few strokes of the chalk. Saint Peter claps. "Surely you are the great

artist you claim to be! Come on in!"

The last to arrive is George W. Bush. Saint Peter scratches his head.

"Einstein and Picasso both managed to prove their identity. How can you prove

yours?"

George W looks bewildered "Who are Einstein and Picasso?"

Saint Peter sighs "Come on in, George".

George W at his inimitable best.............the original chimpanzee!!!