A Marilyn Monroe story...

When you think you've heard every story your mother or father ever told you of their past, every once in a while, they come up with a new one.

A story you've never heard before, that either amazes, surprises, or shocks you.

Over the holidays, I got to spend some quality time with my mom and dad. Dad is 81 and mother is 78. Both have their share of health issues, but are generally doing ok. My daughter Alexandra is a freshman at Emerson College, and she's studying film. Somehow, the dinner conversation was about film, but took a turn when my dad said this doozy:

"Did I ever tell you about the time I sat next to Marilyn Monroe in a NY City movie theater?"

Oh...My...God...!

No dad, you did'nt!

I would have remembered that one! Yikes! Do tell us more!

"Well, your mother and I went to see a movie in NY in 1961 and it was a full house. We got separated, with mother sitting 2 rows behind me. I found a single seat and sat down, and was shocked when I noticed who was sitting to the right of me. It was Marilyn and next to her was her husband Arthur Miller." I couldn't beleive it! I did not want to bother them, so I kept to myself, and enjoyed the movie. When it ended, we all got up and left. That was my brush with fame, and a time I will never forget."

He told me the name of the movie, but I forgot. I will have to ask him again and edit this blog post. He said he believed Marilyn was attending a movie that she lost the leading role. He mentioned the name of the leading actress, but I can't remember who he said. I'll ask him again and edit this blog when I find out.

Can you imagine that! Marilyn Monroe, one of the biggest movie icons in history, right there, sitting next to my father in a regular movie theater in NY. How cool is that.

That's all there is. No other juicy details, but still, a very cool story! Hope you enjoyed it.

Happy Holidays!

My first exhibition!

Great news! I just learned that I've been approved for an exhibition of my photography at the Upper Saddle River NJ, public Library. The library is in the town where I grew up, and my work will be go on display sometime in 2010. Exact dates to be determined. I'm very excited about this opportunity. Please check back for more details that I'll post here, as they develop. Cheers!