Dana Carvey Remembers George Bush From Muse to Friend

(New York Times) ...Suddenly Im on the phone with President Bush who had lost his bid for re-election the month before. Im more than a bit nervous. How ya doing Dana?" Doing fine thanks Mr. President" Well Dana wondering if you would consider coming out to the White House and help cheer up the staff. Folks are a little down. Could use a laugh." Wow I thought to myself. I make fun of him for years he loses the election and now he wants me to come to Washington and cheer up the staff? I was caught off guard and the first thing that popped out of my mouth was Well uh where would I stay?" It felt stupid as soon as I said it. I had just asked the president of the United States to book a hotel for me. There was a long pause. Then Well you could uh stay right here in the White House with Bar and me." Two weeks later my wife Paula and I put our luggage down in the Lincoln Bedroom. .