While in Amsterdam I ran into the Angel of Death in the town square. I guess the economy is hitting everyone hard because Death charges one euro for a photograph, I mean why not just kill me and take my whole wallet? Who's going to stop it?
On December 26, 2002 I went to see the Blue Man Group in the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Spookily they posed for pictures after the show.
On December 28, 2002 I went to see Penn & Teller at the Samba Theater of the Rio Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were kind enough to pose for pictures with everyone who asked after the show. These guys are classy.
On October 24, 1996 my (then) wife and I went to see Penn & Teller at the Strand-Capitol Theater in York, PA. I have to remember to keep repeating to myself that "it's only a rabbit" until my nerves are calmed. After the show P&T were kind enough to autograph our playbill. What gentlemen!
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In May of 1992 I went to a cat show on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds where the guest celebrity was the cat featured in the Fancy Feast cat food commercials. The cat goes by the name of "S.H. III" though I have read the cat is also called "Snap". Periodically S.H. III's handler would put him through his paces for the crowd. I had always assumed there was just one Fancy Feast cat, but I noticed that as the cat grew tired/bored the handler would place the cat in a cage under the stage and pull out a "fresh" cat. How many Fancy Feast cats are there? Do any other celebrities conserve their energy in this way?
Disclaimer: The brand name "Fancy Feast" is used without permission (why would they complain, I'm giving them free advertising). Neither I nor my cats are employed by the Friskies company. The above mention of the "Fancy Feast" brand should not be construed as an endorsement.
On April 30, 1994 I attended a live broadcast of the radio talk/quiz show Whad'Ya Know? with Michael Feldman. I've listened to this show for years. Consult your local public radio station for broadcast times near you.
Disclaimer: Michael Feldman's visage is used without his knowledge and permission. However on the August 17, 1996 broadcast of Whad'Ya Know? with Michael Feldman the host did pray for some career help. I'm no deity, but I'm doing my part. Best of luck, man!
On August 15, 1992 I visited the grand opening of the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. The mall merchants invited celebrities to the openings of their various stores. Sears had home renovation guru, Bob Vila. He was kind enough to autograph a photo for me.
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