It never ceases to amaze me at the incredible opportunities that colour my world as a result of my career as an artist. I would now like to share one of those experiences after recently visiting Las Vegas for a Licensing Expo.
The trade show convention centre was colossal. I stayed close to my agent so I wouldn’t get lost while he pointed things out to me like he knew this place like ‘the back of his hand’.
The centre was buzzing with energy as people scurried along to meetings to hopefully make that next all important deal while others were stopped in their tracks by colourful characters dressed up in fancy, furry or glittering promotional costumes. Some booths had huge stands almost the size of a building without a penny spared while others were smaller and more subtle hoping to get noticed.
After many kilometres of walking I was starting to feel weary as my 17-hour flight from Australia started to take it’s toll but then I felt a new lease of energy as my agent prompted me to ‘get in line’. Can you believe it? There he was. It was the legendary actor Tony Curtis! I waited patiently and observed the memorabilia filling his booth surrounded by prints of his paintings. Before I knew it, it was my turn! My heart skipped a beat as I walked towards him and he graciously took my hand while I had my photo taken with him.
As I told him how honoured I was to meet him and that I came from Australia he gently told me, “I can see it in your eyes”. I thought that was such a genuine and loving thing to say. In just that brief meeting I got to feel and experience the energy of such a charming, gracious, warm-hearted and exceptionally gifted man.
Despite his age and his illness he still carried himself with majesty and grace.
This is an experience I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Regards,
Geri