We had the table-read last night. Director, two actors, me. First time I’ve met all of them in the flesh. The whole damn thing is huge, I mean, come on, I’m enjoying every second of it. I love them all.
I was staying with Alex and Chrisanne for the first leg of my trip and then last night I moved to cousin Mike’s. Came out of the table read, it was about 10 p.m., headed over to Mike’s, after a pow-wow with the director in the parking garage. Love this guy. Anyway, I arrive at Mike’s, and it was great to see the whole family, all the kids were up, they’re all so sweet and adorable, and maybe 10 minutes in, the kids disappeared with Lisa and then they all returned holding this gigantic wrapped package. For … me?
What the hell?
I assumed it would be something Patriots-related, because … well, obvious reasons. It was so cute, too, how excited the kids were, even though they probably had no idea what the present was, or why I flipped out … but they got to present it to me, and be a part of it.
Baffled, I opened it. And could not BELIEVE what I saw.
Signed on the back by photographer Alfred Wertheimer himself.
I am beyond moved. I feel lucky and grateful.
Tonight, director and cinematographer are coming to pick me up and we’re going to the location (a dive bar in Burbank) to hang out, plan out the shot list, take pictures. We shoot tomorrow night.
The train has basically left the station.
Today? Going to find Elvis’ house in Bel Air.
I slept with the framed photograph propped up by my bed. I am so happy.
Isn’t it wonderful to be surprised by people who know you and love you!
Thanks for the update. I’m glad things are going so well.
Mutecypher – thanks! Immediately after I hit “post” on this, a huge and terrifying snag careened into the works – and it got so bad we thought we’d have to postpone filming until Tuesday.
I got so stressed out and there was nothing I could do about it anyway (it’s not MY problem, it’s the producer’s problem) – that I got into my car and drove around Bel Air looking for Elvis’ house. Which I found.
When I returned, 3 hours later, all was back on schedule, the error had been fixed. I was like, “I KNEW I shouldn’t have posted that things were going well!”
Anyway – thanks!
What an amazing gift!
Now, full speed ahead! Wishing you and the whole team a great shoot tomorrow !!
I still can’t believe it about the photograph!!
Now I have to figure out where to hang it in my apartment. I’m so excited!
It was so cute – Mike’s two little boys who were so excited to present the package to me, then both were like, “Blech! Ew!” when they saw what the photo was. So funny. Girls! Blecky ew!
Yyaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy!
xoxo
This so cool Sheila. I get the feeling you must have… Yes, you love me and that’s amazing but you get me and that’s best of all. I think I’m behind and I’ll try to catch up but I think you must be filming that wonderful play I saw the read-through of in Chicago. I am very excited if that’s true!!!
It’s your picture. Amazing. So glad things are moving along. So glad. Take care.
Congrats to your family on their excellent gifting! Good gifting impresses me. I can just imagine how loved you are going to feel every time you look at it. Good for them.
And congratulations to you on your project. What a crazy exciting adventure. Break a leg to everyone! May solutions rain down on you all like sunshine.
Congratulations on your project, Sheila. You’re such a talent. (And I loved hearing that your family “gets” you. Beautiful gift.)
Wishing you all good things —
MFS
Sending all good thoughts your way today, Sheila!!
What an awesome, amazing gift! The boys reaction made me laugh, like “oooohhh present”, then the reaction “what did we just give you???” when they saw what it was. So funny!
I’m so pleased everything is going well for you and love your FANTASTIC gift. I hope that finding Elvis’s home in Bel Air lived up to expectations too!