I arrived at Union Station in the same vein in which I posted yesterday (translation: cold ass bitch). Grumbling across the vestibule, I was confronted by the Union Bagel guy. He thrust my usual order at me: "For you. You look tired."
I couldn't resist laughing as I dropped my voice into its flirtatious register, "You know," I informed him. "I just promised to fall madly in love with whomever made my life easier, and THIS (lifting the bag to his line of sight) definitely makes my life a little better."
He blushed the adorable color that has maintained our flirtation. Dropping his gaze, he muttered something that indicated his family might not be too open-minded about our love affair. I laughed, waved a quick goodbye and rushed to the train.
Our love may be forbidden, but I have to admit that the Union Bagel guy is my favorite person in the world right now. Unfortunately, he also made me feel like the worst person to ever walk the planet. So, here's the official apology:
I was annoyed. I won't post like that again. People are fabulous. I will remember to be as kind to them as they have always been to me. I am truly sorry.
16 comments:
sometimes, it really is the little things...
Ok, lets try that apology again, this time without the eyes rolling… aaand action!!
*Sticking out tongue and crunching nose, in high-pitched voice* I'm ever so sorry, won't you puh-lease forgive me!
Better, Mr. Director?? ;)
Somehow I still don’t feel that you really captured the essence of the line. There seem to be a lack of… I don’t know… what they call “sincerity.” Let’s have another go at this one, this time, let your emotions guide you… ok, put your middle finger down. Cameras are rolling, let’s make this one count!!! This one is on you, whenever you’re ready… Rolling!
*Throwing self on floor, kicking legs, beating fists - in a loud wail with a slight shriek* "I'm so-o-o-ory. Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!" Waaaaa - waaaaa - bang! bang! bang! Kick!
Ok, now you’re over-acting. I’m going to need you to back it off a tad. Think Christopher Walken, not Jim Carey. Let’s pick it up though, we’re starting to slip behind schedule.
"Uhh...the only Christopher Walken I've ever seen was in Sarah, Plain and Tall, but I'd hate to upset your precious little budget...so here goes..."
*Steely eyes, devoid of expression, standing in perfect undeviating posture*
"I...am...sorry."
Darn. And I was so enjoying the more Palpatine-esque apologies.
Oh screw it, this scene wasn’t that important anyway. That’s a wrap! Moving on… looks like the death scene is up next. Looks like you need to do some Walken research.
Essential Walken:
1.Suicide Kings
2.The Run Down (much more entertaining than you might think. Chris is in fine form here)
3.Pool Hall Junkies
4.Things to do in Denver when you’re dead
Actually, anything he is in, he is fantastic in. He has never failed me. The surrounding movie might suck, but he will be spectacular.
Okay, so my Chris Walken sucks. I know he's the quintessential guy actor - at least my brothers talk about him like some kind of demi-god.
My Jack Nicholson is really good thoough - and my Clint Eastwood? If I call ahead, my Clint gets me the best seats at all the semi-interesting restaurants.
Don't toss me off just because of one bad line....sheesh, you directors are cruel.
One bad line can ruin a movie, and I have a vision and a reputation to maintain.
Yeah, well, some of that was brilliant. You have obviously sold out to the Hollywood Profit Engine - you wouldn't recognize art if it danced naked....okay, then you'd probably see it. But you got my point.
Sold out? Never. This is an indy film. That’s why you aren’t getting paid, that’s why we don’t have a catering truck, that’s why I’m wearing a beret!! I thought the beret was a dead give away. And there’s no naked dancing. I do not like dancing, naked or otherwise. Sex has been cheapened and completely devalued by the movies. And if I could be even more redundant, it’s just not worth as much any more either! I will not lower my standards based on what “Hollywood” thinks sells!! (note the double exclamation marks… totally an indy director rant if I ever saw one. That’s undeniable proof that I haven’t sold out. I’ll be in my double wide if anyone needs me.)
So, the beret was the key, eh? 'Cause my friend Courtney said you didn't have such high moral standards when you made the "indy" flick "Girls Gone Wild in The Wild"....
That was very tastefully done, and if you had taken the time to watch it, you’d realize that it was completely plot driven. I experimented with a lot of different Lenz filters in that movie. It was a great collaborative effort between my cinematographer and I.
Wow, man! I was merely saying that you didn't have any trouble with the naked dancing girls back then...I'm sure it was a "real piece of", well, something...Guess I'm just jealous, really. I mean I totally got fired and Courtney has work all the time...I just wanted to make it in this business, but everywhere I go all they want is Chris Walken or naked dancing girls...it's a rough-it-up kind of world.
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