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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHah, I'm officially old I guess!
Went down to the OFA office to do my usual data entry job. They were re-arranging the furniture, bringing in some extra chairs and arranging them theater style, and that usually means a speaker or a video. The computer bank is off to one side, so I just kept at it since my furniture-moving days are far behind. After a bit, I shut down my computer as about 60 college kids swarmed in and chattered excitedly as we awaited our "guests".
Sure enough, in walked a group of 30ish people, one young lady and several young men. They spoke eloquently and passionately about why it's important to re-elect President Obama, sharing personal stories and exhorting their audience to volunteer with the campaign for at least an hour or two. Then they posed for a group photo with the delighted students, and delivered autographs to those who promised to volunteer.
After the hubbub died down and the furniture was put back, one of the other volunteers handed me a flier with pictures of those youngsters. Their names are Rachael Leigh Cook, Zachary Quinto, Benjamin McKenzie, and Nick Zano. I'm told they do movies and television. But I was impressed with their several presentations, their dedication to this campaign and their expressed love for the country. I'm thankful for them, but I still don't know who they are! Like I said, I'm old.
Here's a pic our office put on Facebook. I think I forgot one of the names, cut me some slack, okay?
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,083 posts)Zachary Quinto played Mr. Spock in that "Star Trek" movie that came out a few years ago.
Kurovski
(34,655 posts)Shall we peruse this issue of AARP together, my dear?
MADem
(135,425 posts)temporary311
(955 posts)in the new Star Trek movies. He was also just about the only good thing about the show Heroes.
BainsBane
(53,032 posts)the watchmaker turned evil villain.
liberalmuse
(18,672 posts)He's just a wonderful human being, and one of the few who never hid the fact that he is gay. LOVE. HIM.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)She's been in a bunch of movies, and I think an old 'Your Brain on Drugs' PSA was what first got her noticed.
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)This was produced by Joe Mantegna:
BainsBane
(53,032 posts)but none of the others. The Quinto names sounds familiar, but I don't know who he is. Yeah, I am old.
liberalmuse
(18,672 posts)I adore that man! ADORE. HIM! And you got to meet him? I'm so incredibly jealous! I am an old fart, but I do know who Rachael Leigh Cook and Benjamin Mackenzie are. But Zachary Quinto? I hope you hugged him for me!
madamesilverspurs
(15,801 posts)Stood back and let his fans enjoy him. That said, back in '08 our "guest" was Kevin Costner, and I admit to being one of the old ladies drooling in the front row! He smelled gooood...
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pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)I got to meet Paul Newman at a Kerry field office in Ohio in '04, and he was charming with everybody. But when others stopped by, I'd stay in the background.