Comments on: What Peter Jennings, David Halberstam And Myron Cohen Have In Common. Really.

By: Miriam Hendeles

Miriam Hendeles — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:08:19 +0000

One more memory of a star sighting - We were at a wedding (Orthodox Jewish) of a family friend back in the late 1990's, and we were invited from the bride's side. I had heard that the groom's dad knew Billy Crystal and that he was going to be there. So I looked out for him and sure enough, during the reception, there he was a few feet away from me...yikes! I wanted to go over and say that I enjoyed his "Analyze This" movie that had just come out, but I was too shy or afraid to sound silly because I didn't have much to say except that comment...so whatever...:). So much for that memory. Thanks, Cathy for reigniting these fun memories...

By: Miriam Hendeles

Miriam Hendeles — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:02:28 +0000

Omgosh, Cathy - thank you - that's so kind. People often ask me if it's "depressing" to work with my clients, but it really really is noit at all. Thank you for your kind words.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:26:46 +0000

Thanks for sharing that, Miriam. Above everything you said the fact that you did music therapy for hospice is what stands out. How wonderful of you and I think you must be even more special than I already knew. Bless you for it.

By: Miriam Hendeles

Miriam Hendeles — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:08:03 +0000

Living in LA, I forget about the celebrity factor and usually someone has to say to me "hey wasn't that so and so" and by then then the person is gone. That happened once at cbs studios - we saw Vicky Lawrence (some friends and I) and then she had walked away before we realized. But what was interesting another time was when I joined weight watchers for the umpteenth time and Julia Sweeney was in my meeting! She was very regular. And we chatted about our struggles while waiting on line to get weight. Ha. Another time I did music therapy for a huge celebritiy at the hospice organization where I work. That was extremely interesting as I got to go to said celebrity's house. But I was too nervous about doing a good job that I coudnt enjoy the weak in knees feeling. I'm sure there are times stars pass me by with their dark sunglasses and I am oblivious. Lol.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:51:46 +0000

Yes, we New Yorkers know how to handle ourselves. I would never be intrusive to anyone I saw. But it sure is nice to see them!

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:51:18 +0000

Very cool. I've interacted with many as well, Wendy. I'm talking about ones who you admire and notice as you are going about your life. It's nice to see them in person and nice to know you can still get excited about something! How cool about you being friends with many.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:50:13 +0000

You know how I love your answer after our discussion. What great stories and yes, they are the same as us. But sometimes, just sometimes, weak at the knees simply happens. Who can explain it? Hmm. xo

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:46:52 +0000

Yes, I've met a lot of famous people too, and it's always nice and fun and yes, surreal. But when I walk by one I've admired there's always a little bit of a heart palpitation that happens. Can't explain it; it just happens. But yes, they are the same as you and me.

By: Estelle

Estelle — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 04:57:35 +0000

I think I'm a quintessential New Yorker-when I see someone famous I usually don't want to gawk at them-just want to give them their space.

By: WendysHat

WendysHat — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 04:12:56 +0000

During our Law School days we lived in Studio City and interacted with them all the time. I have a list of celebs I am personal friends or neighbors with and they're really just like us.

By: Transitioning Mom

Transitioning Mom — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:59:07 +0000

My parents didn't have that level of "stardom" if you will, but they (particularly my mom) had brushes with the "famous." Dad was on the old game show, "What's My Line" and had certain notoriety for the books he and mom wrote. Johnny Carson once called my mom a "moxie broad" and Marvin Hamlisch was turned away by my father when he sent a note asking to meet her. Neither my father nor mother were star struck by people, and in turn, raised us with the same philosophy you were raised with; celebrities are people just like us, but with different job titles. However, if I had seen Peter Jennings in person, I most certainly would have swooned!

By: Lois Alter Mark

Lois Alter Mark — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:53:13 +0000

I've met a lot of famous people and there's definitely something surreal about seeing someone you've admired only through some other medium in real life. Your dad is so right, though.