“Hello,” I said. “Thanks so much for coming here to the con.” “Hi,” he said. “I love coming to this con.” I try to speak to celebrities in a friendly but casual way, as if we sort of know each other through a mutual acquaintance. “You look great. Love the longer hair. The last time I saw you here you had that buzz cut. Your wife must be enjoying the new look!” |
When Celebrity Encounters Go Wrong
He looked up from the book he was opening up, my copy of Side Jobs, and said, “Actually, we’re divorced now.” Uh-oh. My hands flew to my face. “Oh no, I am so, so sorry.” Unconsciously, I had taken a step back, as if by stepping back I could rewind time. “I had NO idea.” “Oh, it’s okay. You didn’t know.” He took pity on me and smiled. Thank you, geek gods. |