I once asked a County Judge (who happened to be an attorney) during a Commissioners Court meeting; “Judge, did you read the contract before signing it?”
His only choice was to answer; “YES, of course I did!”
Not being able to hold back, and without thinking or caring of the consequences, I asked; “Then why did you sign it?”
How To Get Fired By Asking The Right Questions (and get free food at the same time)
