| May 17th, 2009 |
| Movers and Shakers (literally) | 10:23 pm |
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Made it back from LA. We left at 9:15 a.m. and got to my door at 1:45 in the afternoon. It would have been sooner if it wasn't for the backup on 405 South just past the 101. Why can't anyone accelerate uphill?
A friend of mine invited me to UCLA this afternoon to hear a lecture given by Andersen Cooper in memory of Daniel Pearl, the journalist who was killed in the Middle East a few years ago. We attended a VIP reception before the talk, where I met various rabbis and others involved in both the political world and the Jewish community.
When Andersen rolled in, he was immediately swamped by fans. Everyone was clamoring for a word and/or a photo. It was pretty silly considering most A-list celebrities don't get hassled that much when they're out and about (case in point: Patrick Dempsey at the racetrack).
The Coop was very friendly and gracious to all. Can't say the same for the slimeball mayor of LA, whose handlers carelessly pushed through the crowd (all nicely dressed VIPs at a private reception) and practically knocked people over so "Villain Grosso" could get a photo op. Oy.
The talk was pretty good. Andersen talked mostly about his career and the changing role of journalism. Then he took questions from the audience. Glad I went, but I was also glad to get home.
Oh, and then we had an earthquake. Only a 5.0, but still enough to make me jump out of my seat. Here in Santa Monica it felt like a quick, hard initial thump followed by a few seconds of mild shaking. Nothing fell. I've got my emergency supplies ready to go just in case. |
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