07-21-2023, 11:33 PM
I didn't meet him that day, but it was a treat just to be in the same room with him.
I respect and admire the restraint of not going up to a celebrity during their repast, particularly in the "oh....... Can I get a selfie with you" and the rancor in social media should said celebrity beg off.
That said, I would not have exercised the restraint you did, N-OS.
I would have found some way, lame though it would be, to get near him and just give a nod with "Mr. Bennett".
Being the class act he is (was) he'd give a quick smile and nod and we'd be back to our own worlds.
And I'd forever tell the story of how I met Tony Bennett.
No need for embellishment, that would be something of a pure moment for me.
Maybe in a few years I'll start telling myself that actually happened.
When it's my time, that would be a pleasant last thought.
That and thoughts of my girlfriend.
I respect and admire the restraint of not going up to a celebrity during their repast, particularly in the "oh....... Can I get a selfie with you" and the rancor in social media should said celebrity beg off.
That said, I would not have exercised the restraint you did, N-OS.
I would have found some way, lame though it would be, to get near him and just give a nod with "Mr. Bennett".
Being the class act he is (was) he'd give a quick smile and nod and we'd be back to our own worlds.
And I'd forever tell the story of how I met Tony Bennett.
No need for embellishment, that would be something of a pure moment for me.
Maybe in a few years I'll start telling myself that actually happened.
When it's my time, that would be a pleasant last thought.
That and thoughts of my girlfriend.