10 years ago
What interesting things you learn about people when you ask the right questions, huh!
I haven't been in the limelight myself since junior high school,
but, like DarkMatter, I've lived much of my life in celebrity-dense communities, so have crossed paths with many a famous person.
The most memorable was about 12 or 13 years ago when I came across Dennis Quaid in an airport when he was getting ready to pilot a small plane. From a distance of a few yards I made eye contact and mouthed the words, "Can I come talk to you?" (I hate to bother celebrities in public, I'm sure interacting with fans gets old.) He smiled big and motioned me to come over. I then said, "So, who's the best pilot you ever saw?" Without missing a beat, he gave me a huge Gordo Cooper grin and said, "You're lookin' at him!" **
**High five to anyone who gets this reference without googling.