directly at the puppet, and he lets you have it.
“hey, stop that! no, no! e.c.! get a hold of yourself! hey, stop it!” as you jump around, trying to avoid his punches, work your way over to your table, so you can operate the telephone ringing device with your right foot. don’t ring it yet, just get into position. e.c. finally quits punching.
“exactly what is your problem?” tilt your head down to hear what he says.
“you what? [turning to the audience.] do you know what he said?” say this slowly and with disbelief.
“he said, ‘e.c. phone home!’” as you say that line, tilt the puppet back, so he is looking 