Brushes with greatness

I've played GPS games with Freeman Dyson's grandchildren. "How slow can you walk with this GPS unit, and register more than 0 MPH?" He was amused.

I've been mistaken for Elliot Gould in airports. Recently someone took my picture as I was stopped at a light in NYC.

I've spent several hours chatting with James Randi.

I've held the door for Betty Friedan.

Dr. Ruth has told Lorette and me to "try a new position."

Rob Pike has dreamt about me.

Was once kissed by the Philly Phanatic.

Am a remote cousin of Thomas Edison. (But he never comes to family picnics.) What percentage of the country is at least a sixth cousin?

Teller taught me the French drop.

I am credited as a gofer in Labscam.

I've juggled with Penn.

I once jay-walked with Jim Clark in Karlsruhe.

Ate dinner near a guy who might have been Wilfred Brimley.

My family attends Renaissance Weekend, and has a terrific time. It is hard to remember if some people are familiar because we saw them on TV, or at the Weekend. BTW, it's not quite the liberal love-fest that the press sometimes claims it is.

I once helped Fred Friendly put on his coat after "A Prairie Home Companion." I told him that his "Ethics in America" series was the best of television. He introduced me to his wife. I am glad his series is continuing.

Every President whose hand I have shaken was subsequently impeached.

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