Another odd encounter was with Martin Sheen about 25 years ago- on the phone. I worked at a music/video rental store when I was in college and he had unreturned videos, so I called to inquire. We spoke for about 5 minutes (he answered the phone, I didn’t get his “people”) and he was polite, apologetic, and eager to resolve the issue- he was just a “normal” person. It forever earned my respect for him.
The true indicator of character is how one treats those in the service industries when nobody is watching.
Well, I'm impressed by all the celebrity meetings. I can really only think of a handful of times I've even seen a celebrity in normal life and I can't recall ever having a conversation with a famous actor, musician, or athlete. I sat next to the congressman from the next district on a plane once, and he was very down-to-earth and wonky. I liked him. He was studying Spanish flash cards and he was a good listener. He was swept out of office in the 2018 blue wave.
Would Nobel Prize laureates qualify as heroes? I've met at least a dozen (Chemistry and Physics) and know several reasonably well. As you would expect, they are all quite normal and humble people, who continue to be enthusiastic about science and not content to rest on past successes. Notably, every single one of them is incredibly passionate about educating and supporting the next generation of scientists.
That and watching Johnny Carson/Jay Leno and seeing some actors that I enjoy watching and realizing that many of them are empty-headed nincompoops who just happen to look good and can pretend well
Probably because I used to be a performer, and that whole thing with the groupies and the false icons of celebrity makes me think that no one is special just because they are famous. That and watching Johnny Carson/Jay Leno and seeing some actors that I enjoy watching and realizing that many of them are empty-headed nincompoops who just happen to look good and can pretend well.
I met Dizzy Gillespie once, he was a very nice, down-to-earth guy.
I learned a lot from a friend that knew a number of Hollywood TV stars. He said don’t assume the stars have the quick wit or personality that their screen writers give them. The screen writers are head & shoulders funnier and more witty than the celebrities are in real life. Always remember that they are skilled actors, not real life heros.
I learned a lot from a friend that knew a number of Hollywood TV stars. He said don’t assume the stars have the quick wit or personality that their screen writers give them. The screen writers are head & shoulders funnier and more witty than the celebrities are in real life. Always remember that they are skilled actors, not real life heros.
I heard that Henry Winkler was the nicest person alive. 😉
Just FYI due to the past tense used, Henry is still alive. He does a great job on "Barry"...
