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The day I didn’t meet George Clooney
I had, but I always tell them about the day I didn’t meet George Clooney. He’s much bigger than the celebs I knew. This is my true Hollywood story.
My friend Sandy fled a dreary Pittsburgh February and came to Los Angeles. Unfortunately, we were having dreary weather in Hollywood as well. It poured down rain during most of her visit. It was unusual for Southern California, though.
Sandy came almost every year, and on every trip I became Ethel to her Lucy as we went out hunting movie stars.
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We entered the restaurant right at the breakfast rush. George Clooney (“Facts of Life,” “E.R.” and some movies) and Richard Kind (“Mad About You,” “Spin City”) entered right after us. Kind bitched, “It’s crowded.” Clooney smiled, “It’s worth the wait.” Clooney was kind; Kind was not.
I feel obligated to mention, both stars had tousled hair and baggy sweats on. They probably came from the gym or just rolled out of their respective beds.
I was angry with the star system at the time. I assumed that Clooney and Kind would get preferential treatment. I had been to other restaurants in the city where the stars got the star treatment. I didn’t like being reminded that I wasn’t even on the D-list. I was an F minus.
I took matters into my own hands and approached the podium. Kind was moving in on the maitre d'. Meanwhile, Clooney engaged Sandy in small talk.
As I previously mentioned, it was pouring down raining in WeHo that day. Clooney turned to Sandy and said, “Terrible weather we’re having.” She nervously responded with, “I’m not from here. I’m from Pittsburgh.” It was more like a high-pitched squeal than a verbal response. He smiled and shot back with, “I guess you’re used to it, then.” Yes, even George Clooney knows about the weather in Pittsburgh.
At that time the maitre d' told me our table was ready. I grabbed Sandy, unaware she was yukking it up with the star of Ocean’s Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen. I had a triumphant feeling; we were sitting down before the celebrities. As we walked to the table, she said, through gritted teeth, “You are taking me away from a conversation with George Clooney.” She was angry up until the time her pumpkin pancakes arrived.
Everyone I tell this story to responds with, “I’d be pissed at you, too!”
So, Sandy wasn’t hanging with Mr. Clooney. We did have a nice breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day, you know.
Mike Buzzelli has performed his standup routine at places on the Left Coast like The Comedy Store and The Ice House, before relocating to Western Pennsylvania. And he has plenty of writing experience, to boot.
: 3/1/2010
Hugo's in WeHo! I'm so there. Thanks for the story. George Clooney sounds like such a nice guy. I love, the line about them looking like they "just rolled out of their respective beds."
Mr. Clooney. : 3/2/2010
Nice story. It's good to know the celebs are just ordinary people. Sorry I caught a proof reading error. Where there is the word the, it should be that. Kudos to Mr. Clooney.
: 3/2/2010
Your profanity really doesn't enhance your content. Base.
Clooney Sitings : 3/4/2010
Mike, this is wonderful. It is amazing out in Cali or in NYC where celebs just kind of look small and a bit disheveled all the time. My near run in with Clooney was when my massage therapist at a South Beach hotel told me that George had JUST been under her hands on her table. Ahhhhh. I am sure that I was a much better experience. GREAT WRITING and perspective. Thanks.
Love it... : 3/5/2010
I might be pissed at you, too, but hopefully that goat cheese omelet would make up for it! Hilarious...Thank you for reading and commenting on my article last week. It meant a lot as you are pretty well-known around here, though not as well-known as, say, George Clooney...
Clooney/Profanity : 3/9/2010
You got a comment for profanity over the word "bitched!?!" Indicative we're living in a flyover state of mind for sure! How provencial.
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