The Sheila Variations

oh, my gosh, that's awesome.

I totally (heart) Walter Matthau anyway but I had never heard that anecdote.

"You totally ruined my trip to Auschwitz."

That would be hilarious if it weren't so sad.

isn't that so hysterical??

I can so hear Walter Matthau's voice telling the story. Appreciating the total absurdity of it.

Like how DARE he "ruin" her trip to a barrel-of-laughs location like Auschwitz??

Geez, and I get upset when I see people asking for autographs in restaurants or coffee shops.

Did you read the entry below the Walter Matthau one?

Cause if we at a lower level of it, and we’re hooked on the penis power, and this man won’t even buy you some shrimp from Long John Silvers. And what. That plate what… $2.99?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

HILARIOUS! I needed that today, really needed that. Thanks for serving it up-

Lisa - yes I read it ... I was SHAKING with laughter ... I can't believe that's real.

One should, as a matter of principle, expect a visit to Auschwitz to be "ruined". Conversely, had she approached him politely at the exit he might well have been glad to give an autograph in the new context.

triticale - did you get the joke? I only ask because you're re-stating the joke (except without the humor). Not sure if you understand that we all get the absurdity and ridiculousness of the situation - including Mr. Matthau.