“ Commando 2: Commando Harder ?” offered a producer.

“Leo,” she said. “You’re not wrong. We don’t want subtle. We want a man who can punch a missile while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. You’re hired.”

A hush fell. And then, from the back, a quiet voice spoke. It was the studio head, holding her poodle, which was now wearing a tiny leather jacket.