training and BRUCE CAMPBELL
Yesterday started out pretty good. I have training this week in IDEAS a 3D modeling program. So, 3 days of not working, just learning how to use this program. It's relaxing.
So I'm driving home, doo dee doo. Phone rings, It's Angel. "Are you doing anything tonight?" "No, what's up." "Bruce Campbell is going to be at CMU." "OH MY GOD, THAT IS AWESOME!!!" "Meet me at 7pm at the University center."
OH MY GOD!!!! BRUCE CAMPBELL!!! *screams* I hurried home, put in my contacts, grabed my camera, sort of apologized for not staying for dinner and headed back to Oakland. When I got there a bit before 7, there was already a big line of people. I didn't know whether Angel had tickets or not so I got into the non-ticket line. Finally I see him, and he had tickets.
*BIG HUG* "Thank you thank you....." I was so excited. I'm excited even writing this. Even with the big line we got into about the 5th row. Close enough to take pictures.
Bruce Campbell came on stage and gave a little lecture. A kinda history of Andrew Carnegie, with comments interjected, along with Pittsburgh historical factoids and stories. It was fun. Then he went on a rant about journalism/the media/entertainment. How the news is more obsessed with ratings, what's fast, hip and sexy. How TV shows are planned to fail from the start. It was pretty cool.
The Five Stages of Being an Actor
- Who is Bruce Campbell?
- Get me Bruce Campbell!
- Get me a Bruce Campbell type.
- Get me a young Bruce Campbell.
- Who is Bruce Campbell?
Then he answered questions from us. I managed to get the first question.
Q: What was your first part time job?
A: A paperboy in Detroit. "One time I made deliveries on hockey skates with a sled. The weather was crappy back then too.
Q: What was it like working with Chevy Chase?
A: I've never worked with Chevy Chase.
Q: How many women did you average per film?
A: I think you'll have to ask my wife about that.
After Q&A he had a meet and greet. We had to leave the auditorium and get back in line. There was cheese and crackers. *yummy!!* They passed out the tickets they took at the door so people would have something for Bruce to sign. Well, the group of people in front of us....The girl had Bruce sign her chest. Then during the group shot, he gestured like he was grabbing her breast. "Hey, it wasn't my idea to sign there."
Angel got his ticket signed and posed with Bruce. I got a ticket signed "Stay Groovy". Then I had him sign the plastic plate from the refreshments. "Hey Rebecca - Break this over your head 'Ash'". Then, I recorded his voice with my spiffy memo feature on my phone. "This is a test of the emergency broadcast system...."
That was totally cool. Then we headed to Guliffty's so I could get food and Angel could get dessert. So tasty, and fun conversation.
I still can't believe I saw Bruce Campbell in the flesh. Thank you Angel.