I just saw Willem Dafoe

For lunch I stopped by the Sullivan St. Bakery. They have excellent thin crust pizzas, which they serve by the square. Whole sheets are also available. Sitting by the window was Li-T. She had just finished her last show for Fashion Week, and was having a light snack. She was with a friend and co-worker, and we talked about her upcoming travel plans; three months around the world. As we prepared to leave, I turned to Li-T and asked her if we knew the man by the door. Yes, she said. It was Willem Dafoe.

I can count the number of celebrities I've seen on the streets of New York on one hand. I've lived here for seven years, the past four in SoHo. I'm generally just not paying attention. The first celebrity I saw was David Byrne, walking towards Union Square. It was my first year in the city, and the sight was exhilarating. He was also the second celebrity I spotted, this time at a Jane Siberry concert. He came in late and sat towards the back of the room at the Bottom Line. Before the show was over he was gone. Since then, I've only noticed Rufus Sewell. I was in the SoHo Grand, waiting for a friend to arrive. He sat with his wife and child in the lobby. As they stood up to go, they dropped the baby's hat. I called out and retreived it for them. My brush with fame. Posted by eku at February 11, 2004 2:57 PM