A shabby-looking man walks into a classy restaurant and orders a steak. The waitress says, "I'm sorry, but I don't think you can pay for your meal."
The man admits, "You're right. I have no money. But if I show you something you've never seen before, will you give me my supper?"
The waitress, both curious and compassionate, replies, "Only if what you show me isn't risque."
"Deal!" says the man. He reaches into his coat pocket, pulls out a hamster, and places it on the floor. The hamster runs across the room to a piano, climbs up, and begins playing Gershwin songs.
The waitress exclaims, "You're right! I've never seen anything like that. That hamster is truly talented." The man then enjoys a fine steak dinner with all the trimmings.
Shortly thereafter, he asks, "Can I have a piece of that blueberry pie on the dessert cart?"
"Only if you have another miracle up your sleeve," says the waitress.
The man reaches into his coat again and pulls out a frog. He places it on the table, and the frog begins to sing beautifully.
A stranger from a nearby table runs over and offers the man $300 for the frog. "It's a deal," says the man, taking the money and handing over the frog. The stranger runs out of the restaurant with dollar signs in his eyes and a big smile on his face.
The waitress says to the man, "Are you crazy? You sold a singing frog for $300? It must be worth millions!"
"No," replies the man calmly. "The hamster is also a ventriloquist."