Perks of the biz
Add comment March 18th, 2008
Journalists often get to meet famous people. I’ve met some in my nearly nine-year career: Jared from the Subway commercials; U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (when he was campaigning here at Midway Theater for Senate); now Texas Gov. Rick Perry (he was Lt. Gov then, and I’ll bet he still wears cowboy boots with his suits); former U.S. Sen. Phil Gramm; Rockford Thunder pitcher Cat Osterman (former Texas ace); Randal Pinkett, one of Donald Trump’s apprentices; and Bobby McFerrin of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” fame.
And I’ve been in the same room with Barbara Bush and Mike Ditka.
Tonight, even if I don’t meet Erin Brockovich, I’ll hear her speak at the Coronado Theatre as the first of a three-part Smart Talk series. Lesley Stahl and Doris Roberts will be here in April 15 and May 20, respectively. Julia Roberts won an Oscar playing Brockovich in the 2000 movie, “Erin Brockovich.”
There are some perks in this business. Getting to hear people like Erin Brockovich is one of ‘em. I love listening to strong women. I am in for a treat tonight.
