Back in 1989, my husband Richie and I took a trip to Antigua. We had a
great time, but
the cherry on top of the cake was when we met Keith!!!
It was our last day and we had to be at the airport two hours before our flight took off. Bored of hanging around, Richie went outside while I sat in the terminal with a bunch of girls we met from our hotel. I love to people watch, so I was pretty content. Well, can you imagine the look on my face when I saw Keith walk by me on his way to the snack bar. I thought I was seeing things, but anyone who's a Keith Richards fan will know there is no mistaking him!!!!!
I ran outside to find Richie to tell him Keith was in the airport. He thought I was full of s**t until I made him come back in to see for himself. We both FREAKED OUT! I grabbed my camera, a piece of paper and a pen. I was NOT going to let this moment pass without getting an autograph AND a picture. I went right up to him and said hello. He was SOOOOOOOOO nice.... gave me an autograph and when I asked him if he would mind taking a picture with us, he said "Let's Do It"!.
He was on the same plane as us, back to New York. We had the chance to talk to him again in JFK airport. We went through customs together and chatted the whole time. It was a thrill of a lifetime. The picture is proudly displayed in our home for all to see! Keith doesn't live far from us in Connecticut, so we're hoping to see him again some day!!