Pat
05-19-2008, 02:25 PM
I was standing in Balboa Park in San Diego on May 18th 2008 around 7:30 PM, when I noticed a couple in the crosswalk. The lady looked a lot like Marion Ross. The couple was heading for the Old Globe Theater. I later found out that the Old Globe got out at 8:30 and I decided to see about getting a picture with her after the theater let out (if that is where she was going). I called my wife and asked her to bring me a camera.
Just before 8:30 a crowd let out and the lady that I thought was her, was talking with a concession clerk. I didn’t want to interrupt her. The crowd went back inside. I went over to the clerk to ask when the play let out (she had done in to see The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams in another theater next to The Old Globe). The clerk told me about 9:45. I then asked if that was in fact Marion Ross. He said that it was and that he had known her for 18 years.
I decided to wait it out. After all, how often to you get to meet Marion Ross. It was a long wait and the night air was a little bit chilly. When it started to get close to the end of the play, people started setting up for a private reception area with champagne. I thought that if Ms. Ross was heading in that direction, it would be best to talk to her before she go to the reception.
The long wait was finally over and everyone started disbursing. Many people left. Did I miss her? Was there a back exit that I missed? Could she have made it to the reception from the inside of the theater?
The people that were exiting were fewer and fewer. I was getting worried. Then she came out. She was dressed in a nice white jacket and slacks. She talked to a few people and gave out hugs. I didn’t want to disturb her conversations, so I stayed back and out of the way.
Then, she started to leave. I had to make my way around a few people to catch up with her.
“Ms. Ross, could I get a picture with you?”
She turned, “Why are you running for congress?”
The people walking beside her started to laugh. “No, I said. She has just been such a big part of my life.” I pulled out my disposable camera and pushed the button to start the flash.
“Paul,” she said, “Would you take my picture with this nice young man?”
“Sure,” he stepped forward.
“Would you please.” I handed him my camera. Before the picture was snapped, I turned to her and said, “You look beautiful.”
She thanked me and the picture was snapped. (I hope it comes out.)
I then added that it was just so great to have my picture with her and I wished them to have a great evening. They were such a great couple and Marion Ross is such a sweetheart.
Just before 8:30 a crowd let out and the lady that I thought was her, was talking with a concession clerk. I didn’t want to interrupt her. The crowd went back inside. I went over to the clerk to ask when the play let out (she had done in to see The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams in another theater next to The Old Globe). The clerk told me about 9:45. I then asked if that was in fact Marion Ross. He said that it was and that he had known her for 18 years.
I decided to wait it out. After all, how often to you get to meet Marion Ross. It was a long wait and the night air was a little bit chilly. When it started to get close to the end of the play, people started setting up for a private reception area with champagne. I thought that if Ms. Ross was heading in that direction, it would be best to talk to her before she go to the reception.
The long wait was finally over and everyone started disbursing. Many people left. Did I miss her? Was there a back exit that I missed? Could she have made it to the reception from the inside of the theater?
The people that were exiting were fewer and fewer. I was getting worried. Then she came out. She was dressed in a nice white jacket and slacks. She talked to a few people and gave out hugs. I didn’t want to disturb her conversations, so I stayed back and out of the way.
Then, she started to leave. I had to make my way around a few people to catch up with her.
“Ms. Ross, could I get a picture with you?”
She turned, “Why are you running for congress?”
The people walking beside her started to laugh. “No, I said. She has just been such a big part of my life.” I pulled out my disposable camera and pushed the button to start the flash.
“Paul,” she said, “Would you take my picture with this nice young man?”
“Sure,” he stepped forward.
“Would you please.” I handed him my camera. Before the picture was snapped, I turned to her and said, “You look beautiful.”
She thanked me and the picture was snapped. (I hope it comes out.)
I then added that it was just so great to have my picture with her and I wished them to have a great evening. They were such a great couple and Marion Ross is such a sweetheart.