Randy's Brushes with Greatness

For some unexplainable reason, I've had a history of encountering and/or interacting with famous people. David Letterman (who, coincidentally, happens to be one of these people) calls such encounters "Brushes with Greatness;" hence, the title of this web page.
You may notice a bizarre little "pattern", in that several of these celebrities, sadly, have since left this world. The moral of the story: When you become famous, turn the other way and run if you spot me in the vicinity.
Here are some of my Brushes with Greatness, in no particular order.

Name

Type of Celebrity

The Encounter

Where

Doc Severinsen musician conversation, handshake Elmwood Ave., Buffalo

Robert Klein comedian conversation, autograph Kleinhans Music Hall, Bflo.

Phil Hartman comic actor
(now deceased) answered my questions online America Online forum (Internet)

David Byrne musician (ex-Talking Heads) conversations, autographs twice: Showplace Theatre and University at Buffalo

David Letterman comedian, talk show host answered my "viewer mail" on his show national television
(I wasn't there)

John Candy comic actor
(now deceased) autographed a caricature I drew via postal mail
Ronnie Lane ex-"Small Faces" musician (now deceased) autographed a drawing I did Austin, TX nightclub

Richard Lewis comedian, actor conversation, autograph Melody Fair, N.T.

The B-52's band (1 member now deceased) conversations, autographs of caricatures I drew twice in Bflo. clubs

Devo band conversation, autographs Atlanta, GA record store

"Dr. Demento" radio show host read my letter on his show national radio (I wasn't there)

O.J. Simpson ex-football player, actor autograph Studio Arena Threatre lobby, Bflo.

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