The Honourable Secretary-General,
The United Nations,
New York City,
New York,
USA.
Respected Sir,
You may recall our brief interaction at the recent launch event of the International League of Happiness. You were then kind enough to spare a few moments of your precious time, graciously appreciating my talk there on preventing the misuse of Artificial Intelligence, just after releasing the Blandings Declaration of Happiness as a part of the proceedings.
As a concerned citizen of this planet of ours, allow me to offer my humble services for the cause of promoting international cooperation and maintaining international order.
Yours truly has an impeccable record in delivering satisfaction to all the employers one has been fortunate enough to assist so far in a long and spotless career. The aspiration hereafter is to offer my unique problem solving abilities for the benefit of all the denizens of this planet.
Permit me, sir, to present my credentials in brief:
Jeeves, Reginald, only son of the late Basil Jeeves, M. A., B. Ph., Oxford and London, and late Daisy Wiggins;
Family: Unmarried, no encumbrances;
Education: Privately;
Career graph:
Have been in service to the following:
- Esmond Haddock, Deverill Hall, King’s Deverill;
- Dame Daphne Winkworth, Picklerod Academy for Young Ladies;
- Percival Craye, 3rd Earl of Worplesdon, Worpley Maltravers;
- The Hon. Digby Thistleton, 1st Baron Bridgeworth, Mayfair;
- Nigel Strickland Davenant Rokely Fox-Medlicott, 5th Baron Brancaster Tittleridge;
- Lord Frederick Ranelagh, Monte Carlo;
- Montegue Todd;
- Bertram Wilberforce Wooster (later 8th Earl of Yaxley), Mayfair (later Wooster Castle);
- William Egerton Bamfylde Ossingham Belfry, 9th Earl of Rowcester, Rowcester Abbey.
Present occupation: Landlord, Angler’s Rest.
Specially appreciated for: Problem solving based on the psychology of the individuals concerned (even if it amounts to breaking a few eggs to make an omelet), Whipping up concoctions which could lift the sagging spirits of my lords and masters, Facilitating the creation of a positive image of even those who might otherwise be considered mentally negligible, Enabling harmony between disharmonious members of any group, Quick grasp of tricky situations and providing satisfaction to all stakeholders, Communication, Literary and scientific knowledge, Game Theory, Estate management and Sartorial matters.
Career objective:
- To deliver satisfaction to the needy in all parts of the world; to utilize my unique skills in assisting you in the mighty task of promoting international cooperation and maintaining international order;
- Open to being adviser to a head of state, preferably that of either a developed country or an emerging economy, on matters of international relations, sartorial protocol, management of coalition partners and parliamentary affairs.
General information:
Appeared in two films, Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Vampire of Vitriola, (Perfecto Zizzbaum);
Life member Junior Ganymede Club;
Honorary Deputy Secretary General, International League of Happiness;
Address: Angler’s Rest, Market Blandings, Wooster Estate, UK.
Testimonials and References:
Shall be happy to provide the same, as and when directed to do so.
To the best of my knowledge and belief, the esteemed organization under your wings faces mighty challenges in our turbulent times: Nuclear perils, terrorism, conflict resolution, continued violation of humanitarian laws, climate change, rise of protectionism, unemployment, income and wealth disparities, cyberspace warfare, and the like.
My humble skills have so far got utilized only by the rich and the lazy. Going ahead, it shall be my endeavour to assist someone of your stature in resolving problems which afflict humanity in general.
My advance gratitude for your kind attention and time,
Yours faithfully,
Reginald Jeeves
(Note: Personal and career details of Jeeves courtesy ‘Jeeves: A Gentleman’s Personal Gentleman’ (ISBN 0-312-44144-4), a book by C. Northcote Parkinson.)
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