Thursday night. QA with Gena Rowlands at the New School. I went with my friend David. I finally got to see her in person. She was just as amazing as I knew she would be (and just as glamorous: the nails, the hair, the sunglasses). Funny, open, kind, tough, articulate. Discussing her work with John Cassavetes, her talented kids, her own life as an actress. I was so rapt that I took no pictures except for a blurry one of her leaving the stage. I’m glad. It was enough to be in the same room with her. It was a major moment for me. She knows how much she is loved. She walked out on the stage and the entire auditorium leapt to their feet at the sight of her. It pleased her. She was gracious. We couldn’t stop clapping and cheering. A legend. I’m writing up the night for Rogerebert.com.
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Sheila, I am so glad for you that you had this experience. It seems ‘about time’ and ‘just right’ at the same time. Congrats.
Heather – thanks!! It took me about 5 minutes to settle down and just listen to her – I couldn’t believe that she was right there. It was so wonderful. We had great seats too.