I have always found great joy and inspiration in meeting people whom I've admired over the years. Sometimes, they are famous, sometimes they are heroes in the community, sometimes they can just be a friend of a friend you've heard so many great things about.
I've been very fortunate over the years to not only get to meet most of my idols, but I've actually befriended a few. Nothing makes me happier than when I have the opportunity to pay it forward and introduce people to others they admire (Carrie and I chatted about this on my show last week when she talked about the time I had Elizabeth Mitchell call her at home late one night).
Equally as exciting is getting to listen to someone recount their experience, especially when you can hear the sheer joy in their voice. My friend Phil was lucky enough to meet someone he admires, Mr. Thomas Keller, recently at a dinner with the lovely Jo and Peter from www.mylastbite.com fame.
I highly recommend subscribing and listening to Phil's podcast in general, but in particular, check out this especially great episode as Phil shares his experience meeting Chef Thomas Keller!
http://mylifeasafoodie.com/2010/01/05/episode-51-first-impressions/
For more: www.mylifeasafoodie.com
and to listen to Carrie: www.thebaubshow.com
And while you are at it, who do you want to meet? Who is someone you would stand in line to meet and possibly even get tongue twisted around?
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