The man on my right is not comedian Buddy Hackett. But perhaps — if you're a little drunk and have an imagination — you might think he is.

The man on my left is not comedian Bob Newhart. But he is a little drunk and has an imagination.

He nudges me. "There's a column for you. You're at a Japanese baseball game and meet Buddy Hackett. He keeps buying you beer. It's hilarious."