“I like your look, and your Dodo waddle. You're the most astoundingly, weirdest-looking creature on the face on the earth. Your wobble waddle is almost like Elvis Presley's hip-swayer and foot shuffler. I'm casting for a movie on Elvis. How would you like to play him on the silver screen?”

I said, “Yes, yes, yes, I sure would. Who's Elvis Presley by the way?”

“Elvis Presley was renowned as the King of Rock & Roll. Millions of people all over the world adored and worshipped him like a music God”, he proudly beamed. He showed me his picture, bought me a guitar, and gave me all of Elvis Presley's CDs. Next, he asked me to change some of his lyrics to fit in more with my Dodo style and be ready for filming in a few days. So I listened to Elvis' songs and changed some of the titles:

•  From “Jailhouse Rock” to “Birdcage Dodo Pebble.”

•  From “Heartbreak Hotel” to “Heartfelt Chirp-Chirp Motel.”

•  From “Love Me Tender” to “Love My Tender Dodo Rump.”

•  From “Hound Dog” to “Chirping Dodo Bird.”

•  From “Teddy Bear” to “Dodo Dear.”

Naturally, I was all excited to begin shooting and make a complete fool of myself. That's what the producer wanted I'm sure. Why else would he want me to star in his film? So I did my best waddle, sang my songs, and we finished the movie.

It came out great, and we all loved it! They were thrilled, but it was never released. A rumor has it that Elvis's family sued the producer cuz they thought it was an insult to his memory to have a fat stupid Dodo bird play Elvis Presley. But I saw the fat Elvis pictures and he sure looked a lot like me.

Still, Elvis is the King, and I'm just a dumb birdbrain of a Dodo. Maybe some day they'll release the movie and the world will realize just how much we look alike and have in common. After making the movie, I became Elvis Presley's #1 fan. But I sure hope that he lets me sing my out-of-tune Dodo harmony on his next album. I think that's going to resurrect his dying career and be the next big sound—even bigger than Hip Hop.