Fame...do you know who that is? Dark glasses, please!

Who is that man?

This past week I was forced to make a difficult decision regarding my shopping habits.

As much as possible, I have always endeavoured to be humble and down-to-earth - and for that reason - have mixed-and-mingled with locals and tourists alike at retail outlets when I shop for my personal needs.

Notwithstanding, I have also found the daily interaction with others is a rewarding creative experience which fuels up the muse.

In a nutshell?

Quite a few of my posts are based on encounters that come my way throughout the course of the day.

Unfortunately, it has become difficult to blend in with the common "Joe" in recent days since I appear to stick out like a sore thumb wherever I go!

For instance, shortly after I queue up at the cash register to pay for my purchases, customers all around me start to whisper.

Gosh, If I hear - "Do you know who that is?" - one more time - I'll scream!

Well, probably not.

Dave Letterman said it best one night on his talk show.

The popular host was out for dinner a short while ago, and for some inexplicable reason, was overlooked by the waiting staff on duty in the trendy restaurant.

After about an hour of waiting patiently with his date (wife?) a staff member waltzed up to the table and proceeded to quiz Mr. Letterman about his order.

"Would you care for some dessert now, Sir?"

"I haven't had my first course, yet," he responded politely (though boiling with rage underneath the surface no doubt).

In spite of the glaring oversight, Mr. Letterman noted to his studio audience, that he was forced to remain silent instead of complaining (for obvious reasons).

"If I said something it would be all over the tabloids."

Uh-huh!

The caption would read something like this:

"Dave Letterman throws hissy-fit in chic New York restaurant."

In my instant case, I have opted to shop elsewhere in out-of-the-way locales, in view of the growing problem.

Just maybe, I'll come up with a good disguise in the near future, though.

Someone famous (I forget who just now) was also bang on when he (or she) once quipped:

"People spend all their lives struggling to become famous. Then, slip on dark glasses when they achieve the goal, to hide who they are!"

Amen!

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Sarah Palin...outrage over neighbour's spying prompts fence building...

 

Tough broad fights back!

Sarah Palin is on the warpath!

A relative calm prevailed over the woodsy community - where she presides in Alaska - until an unexpected stranger moved in to the cottage next door.

When the identity of the new tenant was revealed, Ms. Palin was inclined to spring into attack mode.

As it turns out, the mysterious tenant was none other than author Joe McGinniss who is currently penning an unauthorized biography on the former VP hopeful, Sarah Palin,

"He's invading my privacy," charged Palin, after capturing Mr. McGinnis on film gazing in the direction of her home.

Sarah hinted at foul play on her facebook page while  friends, fans, and supporters lent a sympathetic ear.

Mr. McGinniss's publisher assured members of the press that his client would be respectful of Ms. Palin's privacy.

When asked, a handful of the locals labeled McGinniss's behavior "creepy",

In response to the "intrusion", Palin's husband opted to go his own way to resolve the problem.

Early this morning, neighbours were greeted with a fence along the edge of the property, which has essentially blocked McGinniss's ability to "peep" in the future.

One reporter, anxious to hear the author's side of things, strolled up and knocked on the writer's door.

Although McGinniss was inclined to come to the door, he threatened in no uncertain terms that if the employess of the TV station didn't get off the property, he'd sick the local police on them.

The book is titled - "The Year of Living Dangerously - " which I find ironic since it appears to be starting out that way.

Isn't there an ordinance that restricts the height of fences in residential areas in Alaska?

News at 11!

Author McGinniss got eye on Sarah Palin!

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Brad Pitt...hates the paparazzi! Naive actor takes the cash but neglects obligation...

Why all the cheesecake if you don't like to show it off?

Apparently Brad Pitt revealed on a network TV show that he "hates" the paparazzi.

In fact, Jolie's golden boy had some amusing thoughts to add to that.

"Let me be blunt: I hate them. I hate these people. I don't understand...that they do that for a living."

Brad, you're either very naive, or you forgot what it's like to be a struggling actor.

I say: tough ti**y!

Having to "deal" with the paparazzi is part of the nature of the best.

Brad - do you think that fans go to your films, rent one of your movies, or snatch up a magazine with your mug on the front cover - because they respect you for your acting?

Frankly, for the most part, no.

Let's face it, you're a pretty boy with chiseled abs.

That's your appeal, sorry!

Fans fantasize about you, lust after your body, and pine for a glimpse into your private life.

No, not just the one you inhabit in a role on screen.

The photos you complain about facilitate that essential aspect of the "business".

If you are not aware of that "reality", it's time to turn in your SAG card, and try your hand at selling real estate.

Or move to Europe, curse America ever after, and become a recluse.

Yes, Brad - in case you weren't aware of it - the film industry is a part of an intricate concern known as Hollywood's dream factory.

Brad Pitt is a cog in it.

Granted, I agree with you that the paparazzi should not - as you pointed out in your interview - climb over walls around the perimeters of your private property or call out your children's names as you're dropping them off at school in order to land an exclusive still.

That is wrong.

Instead of whining about, though, do something constructive.

Organize a band of supporters, draft an initiative, and submit it to Los Angeles City Council.

Or, put it on a ballot in the next election.

Whatever.

You say you don't understand that "they" do that for a living.

Heh, maybe photo journalists have a family to support.

Did you never sign on for a turkey - let's face it Brad, two of your last films were real stinkers - just for the big bucks?

When I reflect on your career - and that of others - one thing appears obvious.

On the rise up, actors tend to be so kissy-kissy with the fans, Accommodating to the media, and on-the-ready to offer up the gift of the gab in order to slyly maneuver their way onto the cover of People or GQ.

You name it.

Then, once a high-profile star has managed to secure a financial footing - and likewise, stash a little moolah in the bank - they turn the screws.

"The hell with 'ya. Who needs the likes of you."

Yes, that's the ungrateful lament of the day.

No man is an island, Mr. Pitt, and when you turn your back on your bread-and-butter, that message may come home to roost crystal clear.

Thank your lucky stars you've had such a successful run.

Keep up the nonsense and you'll be starring in half-hour infomercials on cable at 3 a.m nightly.

Made you need to eat a bit of humble pie to get your priorities straight!