In my recent post, Twitter Life, I write that my interest in some people of fame is based on a blend of factors. First, the general experience of ‘fans’ (“we see these folks everywhere, watch or listen to their creations, wish them success [or in [read more]
Over the past few days I have been contemplating a new blog post about Robin Williams, Lauren Bacall, selfishness, celebrity and my Grandma’s last few years- plus whatever else my brain connects with any of that. It is interesting what crosses my mind as I [read more]
Quote of the Day: “fame… It breaks your heart” Kristen Johnston writing at her (now defunct) blog. I’ve spent some time over the years contemplating Fame and its poor cousin Celebrity (and written occasional posts as well). Why we mortals are so enthralled by it [read more]
Another in my occasional stories of interacting with people of fame. As with most people who don’t work in ‘the biz’ or live in any of the major ‘industry cities’ (NYC and LA in the US, Vancouver and Toronto up north) I am unlikely to [read more]
Late last year, in another brush with fame, I mentioned that many years ago I worked at the Gift Shop of the Four Seasons Yorkville in Toronto. Although not as full of history as the Royal York Hotel, the Four Seasons had become the preferred [read more]
Another story of my occasional ‘meetings’ with celebrities. I’ve posted about my (oblique) connection with David Sedaris and the Official Romanovsky + Phillips shops I run (I have Ron’s number in my address book). I haven’t posted stories about working at the Gift Shop at [read more]
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