A date with an Actress

 

What a Rush of emotion you have.  You should have said "I'm not a Tony!"

 

Of the poll choices, Jackie Bisset, who was my first crush ever ("Bullitt," 1968).  And I have a neat anecdote to tell about her.

 

In 1991, I worked from my office (at a biotech form) with actor Terence Stamp on his first novel (I served as pre-publication editor).  Terence spent half the year in the U.S., and half the year at his home in the U.K.  Usually, he would fax me corrections, additions, etc.  On one occasion, his fax cover sheet indicated that he was "off to have tea with my friend Jackie Bisset."  I faxed back to him, "Please tell Ms. Bisset I say hi, that she was my first crush, and that she is still one of the most beautiful women in the world."

 

Fast forward about two weeks.

 

I am in my office when the office manager comes over and tells me that there is a long distance call for me from the U.K.  I assumed it was Terence.  I picked up the phone and said hello.  A woman's voice said, "Hello?  Is this Ian?"  I said it was.  She said, "Hi, this is Jacqueline Bisset.  I wanted to thank you for the kind words."  I was, of course, practically speechless.  Still, I was able to stammer out, "Terence put you up to this, didn't he?"  She laughed, "Yes, I'm afraid so."  We exchanged niceties for a few minutes, and I thanked her profusely for calling me.  "My pleasure," said she, "And thank you again for your kind words."

 

It was one of the most amazing, unexpected moments in my life, and I cherish it to this day.

 

Peace.