Jesse Helms
Jesse Helms has died, which brings to mind a story I heard years ago from a young man who as an undergraduate did an internship in Helms’s office. Senator Helms was a particular target of Bono’s persuasive powers, and indeed near the end of his career he threw his considerable weight behind increased funding for AIDS projects in Africa. This young man claimed that he was in the office one day when Bono came by with the Edge in tow.
“Senator Helms,” Bono said, “I’d like you to meet the Edge.”
Helms stuck out his hand. “It’s a pleashuh to meet you, Mistuh the Edge.”
That’s terrific! My husband and I agree we think it would’ve been more gracious if they’d been respectful enough to introduce him as Dave Evans.
— Joules · Jul 4, 11:03 PM · #
Joules- the Edge NEVER uses the name Evans. In fact, his mother used to be the band’s business manager, and everyone on the band addressed her respectfully as “Mrs. Edge.”
— astorian · Jul 6, 05:39 AM · #
I’ve always thought that was kind of goofy. Larry and Adam don’t expect that kind of treatment.
— Joules · Jul 6, 05:49 AM · #