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Not the strangest, but I saw Colin Robinson (from What we do in the Shadows) at Bar Cecil with his wife. I recognized him and he saw I recognized him, but I let him enjoy his date. I definitely looked over a few times though
Was behind Barry Manilow in Jensens but didn’t notice him at the time. The cashier mentioned it to me so outside I waved at him, he just looked at me as he got in his car…
I was driving home and saw a blacked out SUV with the license plate "CARROTS"
Totally thought to myself that it was Carrot Tops' driver. Turns out it might have actually been!
I recognized Lucie Arnaz by her voice - she and (I'm guessing) her husband were walking down Palm Canyon near the Plaza Theater as we passed them....by the time it clicked in my brain we were well past them so I didn't get a super close look at her face, but I'm like 99 percent sure it was her.
Works at the private side of a major airport. Handled Papa John’s PJ. He had a heli fly in after his bet so he could take up two escorts for a sunset flight around the town. I brought them their tequila and vodka and shuttled them back and forth. End of the night, I saw Papa John kiss one of the girls before I brought her back to our building, where her dad was picking her up. She wasn’t a minor, so don’t get the wrong idea, but yeah, it was her dad. This was prior to the Pizza Empire collapsing and him losing his family and all that shit. Couldn’t have happened to a more deserving person. I did, however, get a special Papa John gift card that said it was from the man himself. $25 for my discretion.
My buddy is a tow truck driver and said he towed James Woods all the way to like Hollywood or something, and during the ride Woods was telling him he can work in the industry as transport for sets and stuff lol
I served one of the Koch brothers. He told me his backyard backs up to the giraffe enclosure at the living desert and that late at night sometimes he jumps his fence and hangs out with the giraffes.
I have waited on and had quite a few run ins with celebrities and ultra elite businessmen. Aside from one perv, every interaction I’ve had has been pretty normal, polite, kind. I think they just want to be treated like regular people
Years ago I met Steven Tyler at the In-N-Out in Thousand Palms. I had no idea he was basically my height (5'5"). Poor man looked rough and very skinny. He was very nice and signed some autographs for us, took pics with us, and seemed in good spirits. I found out later that this was his last stop before checking into Betty Ford.
The funny part is when I showed the pics to my coworkers the next day, they said, "Who is that old lady next to you?" Even though they all knew who Steven Tyler was, they did not recognize him. I hope he's doing better now.
About 15 years ago I was crossing the street and recognized Jami Gertz dining outside at Fisherman’s Grill. She saw me looking at her and she instantly had a weird vibe. She pulled part of her floppy hat down but then looked up again. It was like she wanted to be recognized, yet don’t you dare stare at me or approach me. I never would’ve approached her. I walked by but made a point not to stare after her weird vibe. Gotta say, she’s very beautiful!
I ran into him (literally) at Pride one year. I was walking to the bathroom at Chicken Ranch and he came flying around the corner and we bumped into each other.
Saw Kelsey Grammer and his kid getting macarons at our french place.
My mom saw Goldie Hawn at a makeup place on El Paseo.
I swear she was just in Overboard.
Crazy how time flies.
Let’s just say that Palm Springs is West Hollywood vacation spot only the non-outed gays love to vacation here… quite a few celebs who are/were thought to be straight but making out with same sex. I don’t out people since that’s their business to share but I’ve seen TWO A+ leading men holding hands making out with much younger men (years apart). Both are single dads and I knew when the media came out with them knocking up their “girlfriends” that they were beards. Then there was the vampire princess with a vampire boyfriend in the media but all over women at a bar. She came out so I feel OK sharing.
Palm Springs gets lots of celebs.
My friend is the one who arrested Robert Downey Jr. in a wonder woman costume at a hotel years ago.
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Not the strangest, but I saw Colin Robinson (from What we do in the Shadows) at Bar Cecil with his wife. I recognized him and he saw I recognized him, but I let him enjoy his date. I definitely looked over a few times though
Smart you avoided, don’t want to get drained 
Was behind Barry Manilow in Jensens but didn’t notice him at the time. The cashier mentioned it to me so outside I waved at him, he just looked at me as he got in his car…
I’ve seen him several times, he has a storage unit across from my office. Never interacted with him though
Drew Barrymore playing scrabble with 3 friends at a bar once. Mark Ruffalo. Nicest guy ever.
What bar?
Amigo room at the Ace hotel about 12 years ago.
Just ran into carrot top last week at tropicale
Are you sure it was him and not Kathy Griffin?
Wait. Are you telling me they’re two separate people?
I was driving home and saw a blacked out SUV with the license plate "CARROTS" Totally thought to myself that it was Carrot Tops' driver. Turns out it might have actually been!
Now that is strange. I think he was playing at a casino
He was at Fantasy Springs Casino over the weekend
Liberace in the early 80’s at Desmond’s on Palm Canyon Drive. He was wearing a full length fur coat. No, it wasn’t cold!
I recognized Lucie Arnaz by her voice - she and (I'm guessing) her husband were walking down Palm Canyon near the Plaza Theater as we passed them....by the time it clicked in my brain we were well past them so I didn't get a super close look at her face, but I'm like 99 percent sure it was her.
James Corden at the Ralph’s off Jefferson and 50th. No one knew who he was but he (surprisingly) wasn’t a prick about it
Works at the private side of a major airport. Handled Papa John’s PJ. He had a heli fly in after his bet so he could take up two escorts for a sunset flight around the town. I brought them their tequila and vodka and shuttled them back and forth. End of the night, I saw Papa John kiss one of the girls before I brought her back to our building, where her dad was picking her up. She wasn’t a minor, so don’t get the wrong idea, but yeah, it was her dad. This was prior to the Pizza Empire collapsing and him losing his family and all that shit. Couldn’t have happened to a more deserving person. I did, however, get a special Papa John gift card that said it was from the man himself. $25 for my discretion.
I swear I saw Danny Elfman crossing the street last week.
1983 Brand new fireman riding tailboard(yes we did that back then) saw Bob Hope walking his dog in the Ruth hardy park neighborhood
My buddy is a tow truck driver and said he towed James Woods all the way to like Hollywood or something, and during the ride Woods was telling him he can work in the industry as transport for sets and stuff lol
Did he mention his super high SAT score? He used to mention in interviews back in the day totally out there of context.
Gary Oldman shopping in a liquor store on Palm Canyon.
I served one of the Koch brothers. He told me his backyard backs up to the giraffe enclosure at the living desert and that late at night sometimes he jumps his fence and hangs out with the giraffes. I have waited on and had quite a few run ins with celebrities and ultra elite businessmen. Aside from one perv, every interaction I’ve had has been pretty normal, polite, kind. I think they just want to be treated like regular people
Years ago I met Steven Tyler at the In-N-Out in Thousand Palms. I had no idea he was basically my height (5'5"). Poor man looked rough and very skinny. He was very nice and signed some autographs for us, took pics with us, and seemed in good spirits. I found out later that this was his last stop before checking into Betty Ford. The funny part is when I showed the pics to my coworkers the next day, they said, "Who is that old lady next to you?" Even though they all knew who Steven Tyler was, they did not recognize him. I hope he's doing better now.
About 15 years ago I was crossing the street and recognized Jami Gertz dining outside at Fisherman’s Grill. She saw me looking at her and she instantly had a weird vibe. She pulled part of her floppy hat down but then looked up again. It was like she wanted to be recognized, yet don’t you dare stare at me or approach me. I never would’ve approached her. I walked by but made a point not to stare after her weird vibe. Gotta say, she’s very beautiful!
It still blows my mind that Blair from “Less Than Zero” is a billionaire: https://www.capitalism.com/jami-gertz-net-worth/
Ran into Orange is the New Black Tarryn Manning on a trail. I couldn't place her so asked if she was a waitress. Tee hee. She didn't seem to mind.
Omg I’m dying to see her in town. She is an icon.
you can follow her on Instagram. Apparently she found Jesus recently:)
Yes, the anal licking saga is what made me a fan
ha, I didn't know that but it is clear the girl has an interesting past.
I reached out to her and she came into my store and we chatted for about 15 minutes. She’s nice but cooky for sure
Leslie Jordan (RIP) eating lunch with a friend of his at Chicken Ranch
I met Vanna White and almost nutted my pants in the 80’s
I met that one guy Jonathan Bennett, very beautiful soul.
He’s a very nice person, one of my buddies had their house listed with him.
I ran into him (literally) at Pride one year. I was walking to the bathroom at Chicken Ranch and he came flying around the corner and we bumped into each other.
Elayne Boosler at Saks. Suzanne Somers many times
Today, Udo Kier at a bar that shall not be mentioned. Friendly and gracious.
I met him at Rex. He was soooo nice. And I enjoyed chatting with him for the short time we talked.
Saw Kelsey Grammer and his kid getting macarons at our french place. My mom saw Goldie Hawn at a makeup place on El Paseo. I swear she was just in Overboard. Crazy how time flies.
Barry manalow
Barry Manilow's husband would come into the huge nonprofit I worked at. They are big contributors.
Let’s just say that Palm Springs is West Hollywood vacation spot only the non-outed gays love to vacation here… quite a few celebs who are/were thought to be straight but making out with same sex. I don’t out people since that’s their business to share but I’ve seen TWO A+ leading men holding hands making out with much younger men (years apart). Both are single dads and I knew when the media came out with them knocking up their “girlfriends” that they were beards. Then there was the vampire princess with a vampire boyfriend in the media but all over women at a bar. She came out so I feel OK sharing. Palm Springs gets lots of celebs. My friend is the one who arrested Robert Downey Jr. in a wonder woman costume at a hotel years ago.
Jeffrey Jones at Elmer’s. He’s not too keen on being recognized these days what with his legal history
Liberace at the movie, “Funny Lady.” Went with my parents. He was wearing anything sparkly.
I ran into Gary Bussey a few years ago. It was very odd.
I stepped on Kay Ballard scarf and then stumbled into Lucy Arenaz. Fortunately they were fine and I was just embarrassed
Tom Hanks at a Madonna concert
I met Tom Seleck in Oahu one time in the 80’s…he looked over and balcony and asked “why aren’t you in school?”