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Celebrity Parade
Tuesday Feb 15, 2005
Though some of you may have already heard the story of the celebrity parade that ensued on Sunday afternoon at the Sunset Strip's favorite breakfast spot The Griddle, I must retell it for those of you who remain in the dark.
Sam picked me up a little bit past two with the goal of a delicious late lunch. Finding the Canter's Deli parking lot slammed I instead offered an alternative, which was to become the setting of our tale, the aforementioned Griddle. Arriving just a few moments later we found the Griddle a bit less crowded than usual. Perhaps this was due to a new seating area, a huge red Chevy van, where several people were eating.
Still we had to wait for a few moments both for a table and for Nichole to join us. While waiting Sam and I both noticed that one of the patrons who was dining in the van had gotten out to stretch her legs. This patron was none other than Drea de Matteo of Sopranos and Joey fame.
We were soon there after seated and when the waiter came 'round to take our order we couldn't help but inquire as to whether or not there were more mystery celebs inside the van. We soon learned that Gina Gershon of Showgirls fame was inside and that they had all been dining in their van parked right in front for over three hours and were most likely wasted.
Contrary to Sam's telling of this tale I was not starstruck, but rather I was fascinated at how bizarre the whole event was. Usually stars want to draw a low profile but eating out of a van in front of a hopping tourist area is hardly inconspicuous.
Then before we could get on with our meal one of the top current celebrities in the world just happened to walk by; none other than Chris Rock. Before we could even say anything to him Gina Gershon was starstruck and ran out of the van screaming after him. He came up to her and they proceeded to chat for over a HALF an HOUR at the corner of Sunset and Fairfax -- not exactly a quiet spot!
At moments Drea would come out and try to get Gina to come back into the van, but it became abundantly clear that Gina wasn't going anywhere. So Drea and her "crew" took off leaving Gina behind with Mr. Rock.
The cool and casual hipster crowd at The Griddle was abuzz about the trio of celebs but wouldn't dare bother them for a hello, a handshake, or an autograph. Well the Mickey Mouse ears-wearing tourists soon made their way out like they always seem to do. Cars filled with pale skinned co-eds were screaming to Chris, homeless folks were bugging them for smokes, and the waiters were giving them their life story screenplays that they had conveniently stored in their boxer briefs.
It was an absolute mess and as a result the spectacle came to a close. Gina and Chris hugged goodbye despite Sam's constant subliminal prodding encouraging them to partake in intimate celebrity relations.
This is and will probably remain the most ridiculous and stupendous celebrity sighting I have ever had. Making it all the more insane was the fact that I had ordered M & M pancakes and a hot chocolate for the meal.
Mmmmm chocolate.