...some guy walks in and starts using the urinal next to me.
We all know the code: look straight ahead or straight down, no chatter, no more than three shakes. I'm staring at the wall when I hear the guy say, "Nice hat."
I'm wearing my ubiquitous Blazers cap, salt stained from being worn every game during our undefeated softball run last summer. I respond, "Yeah, I like it. It's nice having a team I can actually root for."
The guy says something affirming my statement as I zip up and head to the sink. Something about the way he talked made me glance over at him and I'm sure glad I did.
I think I know who this is, but I need another look so I take my sweet time at the sink waiting for him to walk over so I can get another look.
When he heads over I ask, "I'm going to kick myself if I don't say something, so are you Kevin Pritchard?"
"Yes I am."
Awesome.
Okay, think fast, what do you want to say to the saviour of your franchise? Do you ask him if Rudy will be playing here next year? Are we pursuing a quality pass first PG during the off season? Does he want to come on your public access sports show? Can he really walk on water?
"Thanks. Thanks for putting a team out there we can believe in." Okay, not too bad. At least I manage to be coherent.
"Thank you, that means a lot to me. They're a great bunch of kids."
"I agree. Well, have a great evening."
"You, too."
Thus concludes my interview with the GM of the Portland Trailblazers, Kevin Pritchard. Chalk another one up for the journalistic instincts of my bladder.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
So there I was, taking a leak, when...
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You blew it! You just missed your chance to ask for a complimentary party suite night at a game next season. No seriously, that was a great story. If only I was so lucky to have a local celeb standing next to me at the urinal some time. Usually "nice hat" has a whole other meaning. Senator Larry Craig from Idaho would be able to confirm this.
Doug Butabi: So anyways, I was standing there waiting to use the pay phone.
Steve Butabi: Yeah, he was, seriously.
Doug Butabi: And this guy who was on the phone, turns around and tips his hat like this.
Steve Butabi: And who do you think that guy was?
Doug Butabi: Emilio Estevez.
Steve Butabi: The Mighty Duck man, I swear to God, I was there.
Doug Butabi: Of course you were, you were the one who yelled the Breakfast Clubber's name.
Steve Butabi: I was like, "Emilio."
I dispute your use of the word "ubiquitous" in that context. ;)
Chris, if I hadn't been wearing a hat I would have been deeply disturbed. Thankfully there was no foot tapping involved.
Jaybill, I admit I'm stretching it a bit. Howsabout we call it hyperbole? :)
Fantastic experience. I always fantasize about what I'd say to famous people if I met them. Chances are, it would go something like this:
Me: Are you OJ Simpson?
OJ: Yes, I am.
Me: You are... I can't... How did... (sigh)
I really loved you in "Naked Gun."
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