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            <h2>What's the difference?  a valve is a valve!</h2>
<p>(It's a wee bit different in the medical profession.)</p>
<p>Morris was removing some engine valves from a car on the lift  when he spotted the famous heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey, who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager.</p>
<p>Morris, who was somewhat of a loud mouth,  shouted across the garage, "Hey DeBakey...Is dat you ?  Come over here a minute."</p>
<p>The famous surgeon, a bit surprised,  walked over to where Morris was working  on  a car.</p>
<p>Morris in a loud voice that all could hear, said argumentatively, "So Mr. fancy doctor, look at this work.  I also take valves out, grind 'em,  put in new parts,  and when I finish this baby will purr like a kitten.  So how come you get the big bucks,  when you and me are doing basically the same work?"</p>
<p>DeBakey, very embarrassed, walked away, and said softly, to Morris,...</p>
<p>"Try doing your work with the engine running."</p>

<p><br />:: Author unknown</p>
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