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An out of work actor reads a want ad for “actor wanted to play gorilla”.  Answering it, he finds himself speaking with the director of the local zoo who explains"We’ve spent so much money re-furbishing the exhibits and buildings that we have no money left in the budget to buy a gorilla. People want to see a gorilla. Job’s fairly easy- we’ve got ag orilla suit, you get to eat a lot of bananas provided by the zoo, have to scrape your knuckles on the ground when you walk around, and get to swing on the vines we’ve installed.”

“I can do that,” says the starving actor, and goes out to the zoo and does. But as he’s swinging on one of the vines, he gets so “up” about the whole experience that he lets go of the vine and lands himself in the next exhibit space adjacent to the gorilla space.

It is, unfortunately, the lion’s den;the lion fixes him with a fierce glare. Even though he’s wearing his gorilla suit, the actor begins to shake. Then he begins to pray “Shema, Yisrael, Adonai Elohenu, Adonai, Ehud”, to which the lion responds, “Boruch Shem K’vod, Mal chu so, L’ay alom vo-ed”, and then, from the next exhibit over, the elephant raises his trunk and says “Shut up, you guys, or we will all be out of work!”

Now what made me think of that? I remember, I just wanted to say ‘It’s a living’.

Comment by Ben Plonie on 9/25/08 at 3:36 pm

YJ Draiman officially running for mayor of LA - 2013

Press release – January 25, 2011

YJ Draiman officially running for mayor of LA - 2013
“I want to fight for a better future for all the people of Los Angeles, and that’s why today I’m announcing my candidacy for mayor,” Draiman said.
I decided to run for Mayor of Los Angeles. Before I could make that commitment, I needed to free up the time required to do the job right.  Therefore, I decided to devote full time to the job of Mayor.
I am motivated by the wish to serve the Los Angeles community and protect our quality of life.  I have the skill, experience, long time community involvement and personal commitment to lead the city.  I will work hard to preserve residents’ priorities and the city’s coffers, during the difficult financial times ahead.  Some of my more specific goals are encouraging economic vitality, preserving and improving the City infrastructure, protecting the quality of our neighborhoods, supporting our open space and bicycle trails programs, working with the Neighborhood Councils and the Chamber to encourage local, innovative green businesses, and proper Urban Planning for Los Angeles, among others.
I previously ran for City Council in District 12.
I decided that to do the job right I must run for Mayor.
I am an Energy/Utility Auditor/Consultant for over 20 years.
I am married to a darling wife, we have two grown children – my oldest son is David Draiman a famous Rock Star with a Band by the name Disturbed, my younger son is a Psychologist doing research.
I am looking forward to being elected and serving the people of the City of Los Angeles.
We must work together as a cohesive force to improve our city.
“Transparency and accountability is my motto”

YJ Draiman for Mayor – 2013
WEB:  http://www.Yjdraimanformayor.org

Comment by YJ Draiman for Mayor on 1/25/11 at 5:08 pm

Mass transit expansion for greater Los Angeles – revisited
With the escalating cost of energy – it is time to re-visit expanding the transit system.
Put all politics aside and look at a short term goals and long term goals.
Expanding the mass transit system in the Los Angeles Metro Area is critical to the future vitality of its economy; it will save energy reduce pollution, save lives and increase health by reducing stress.
It is time to forgo ego and consider the good of the public.
A transit system utilizing cable car or light rail over the freeways or any other types of mass transit in the Los Angeles Metro area is a reasonable solution to decrease the congestion on the roads, save energy, reduce pollution, improve air quality, save money, save lives and improve our health.
Cost of energy and vehicles and maintenance has climbed dramatically in the past 10 years, warranting this issue to re-examine the expansion of mass transit in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The longer we wait, the greater the cost and the more imperative this project becomes.
In many areas of the country there are transit stations and parking lots, which provide parking for the transit customers.
The costs should not be astronomical. (Based on current energy costs, and future increases). There is no need to acquire large parcels of property; with some modification such system can be implemented and operational within the next decade.
Another option is building a transportation system over the Los Angeles River – From the San Fernando Valley to Orange County.
YJay Draiman, Northridge, CA 91324

Comment by Draiman for Mayor of LA on 2/27/11 at 2:09 pm

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