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Robert Conrad, when I was a young lad. A local department store (Rike's) used to do an annual promotion where they would have local celebrities and sports stars positioned around the store signing autographs, and usually somebody national as the big draw. Mom and I were on the elevator when Mr. Conrad walked on (this was Wild Wild West days).
Me (whispering): "Mom, that's Robert Conrad!"
Mom (loudly): "Well, ask him for his autograph!"
I recall him as being rather gracious and funny.
Martin Sheen grew up down the street from Mom, and both Mom and Dad knew him prior to his fame. He was the younger brother of the Estevez family - Mom and Dad were quite a bit older and Mr. Sheen was actually friend's with Mom's niece. However, a few times he was in town at some event, he would always recognize Mom and come over and talk for a bit.
I sort of met Neil Armstrong once. He was talking to my Congress critter at a dinner/event I was attending and I went over to say hi to my Rep. I was a bit star struck and acutely aware of Dr. Armstrong's desire for privacy; I only eked out a weak, "Hi."
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Me (whispering): "Mom, that's Robert Conrad!"
Mom (loudly): "Well, ask him for his autograph!"
I recall him as being rather gracious and funny.
Martin Sheen grew up down the street from Mom, and both Mom and Dad knew him prior to his fame. He was the younger brother of the Estevez family - Mom and Dad were quite a bit older and Mr. Sheen was actually friend's with Mom's niece. However, a few times he was in town at some event, he would always recognize Mom and come over and talk for a bit.
I sort of met Neil Armstrong once. He was talking to my Congress critter at a dinner/event I was attending and I went over to say hi to my Rep. I was a bit star struck and acutely aware of Dr. Armstrong's desire for privacy; I only eked out a weak, "Hi."
Sent directly from my mind to yours.