Almost almost famous
I went to a movie screening last night for "Rocket Science". I give the movie 3.5 stars out of 5. Very funny movie, but not quite a great payoff. You might want to put it in your Netflix cue.
Afterwards, my hetero-life partner and I walked across the street to one of the better hamburger stands in Sacramento, Willie's Burgers. After ordering, I filled up my soda and was looking for a place to sit when a cute girl asks "Were you in the movie 'Fugitive Hunter'?"
Double take. Seriously, I was actually stunned for a second before answering her. Stunned because she actually saw the movie, and double stunned because she was so cute. Yes, this is a partial pic of her (don't want to embarrass anyone without their permission). We chatted for a while and it made the evening pretty damn good. So "J" - Thanks!
In other news, buy your Mega Lotto tickets for this Friday. Current prize is a measly $325 million dollars. That should tide you over thru the long holiday weekend.
Ron Artest, forward for the Sacramento Kings, has lent his aid and support to Michael Vick. In case you don't remember, Artest was forced to sit out most of the 2004-05 season for the huge brawl in Detroit. OK, Artest is working hard to change his image, and I applaud that. But let's keep in mind there is a huge difference between these two situations: Artest has/had a very volatile temper and ultimately suffers/suffered from impulse control. This is akin to the same impulse control a substance abuse addict might have. Michael Vick has a very skewed moral compass which wasn't influenced by impulse control. At least for me it is going to take a pretty severe demonstration of beliefs before I am ready to give Vick the benefit of the doubt.
Today's quotable quote from my friend Kristin: "Some people are really, truly crushed when they realize I'm not perfect." Love it! In case you were wondering, yes she was being sarcastic.
** Follow Up:**
I was asked by a commenter to follow up a bit on the faux-celebrity sighting - "J" saw Fugitive Hunter after working with another actor from the film in a show. Since the original posting, "J" and I have exchanged several emails.
posted by Roger C. @ 8/29/2007 12:36:00 PM
2 Comments:
Congratulations, Rog'! It's very cool that you were recognized from "Fugitive Hunter." The fact that it was a beautiful girl doing the recognizing is certainly a plus, but participating in a "brush with a celebrity" and BEING THE CELEBRITY...outstanding.
Don't leave us hanging. How did she know "FH"? Did she attend the film festival screening? You've got me curious. Finish the story.
Oh, and what do you mean Kristin isn't perfect? I haven't even seen a photo and I was already leaning strongly in the "perfect" direction.
I AM crushed. Or I would be if I believed her. I think she's just being perfectly modest. Very becoming.
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