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madamesilverspurs

(15,801 posts)
Sat Oct 27, 2012, 11:34 PM Oct 2012

Hah, 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?

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Hah, I'm officially old I guess! (Original Post) madamesilverspurs Oct 2012 OP
Never heard of em. Guess that makes me old as well. leftofcool Oct 2012 #1
I only recognize one name. GoCubsGo Oct 2012 #2
Oh my. I recognise not even one name! Kurovski Oct 2012 #3
I'm clueless as to who they are as well! nt MADem Oct 2012 #4
Quinto is Spock temporary311 Oct 2012 #5
Oh, from Heroes BainsBane Oct 2012 #8
And he's currently on "American Horror Story" liberalmuse Oct 2012 #11
I recognize Rachel Leigh Cook pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #6
I think she is from Minnesota Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #9
I found the PSA pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #12
I've heard of Rachel Leigh Cook BainsBane Oct 2012 #7
Holy shit, Zachary Quinto. liberalmuse Oct 2012 #10
Nope, didn't get to meet him. madamesilverspurs Oct 2012 #13
I'm watcing 'No Way Out' on cable right now (again), lol! pinboy3niner Oct 2012 #14

GoCubsGo

(32,083 posts)
2. I only recognize one name.
Sat Oct 27, 2012, 11:37 PM
Oct 2012

Zachary Quinto played Mr. Spock in that "Star Trek" movie that came out a few years ago.

liberalmuse

(18,672 posts)
11. And he's currently on "American Horror Story"
Sat Oct 27, 2012, 11:49 PM
Oct 2012

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)
6. I recognize Rachel Leigh Cook
Sat Oct 27, 2012, 11:43 PM
Oct 2012

She's been in a bunch of movies, and I think an old 'Your Brain on Drugs' PSA was what first got her noticed.

BainsBane

(53,032 posts)
7. I've heard of Rachel Leigh Cook
Sat Oct 27, 2012, 11:44 PM
Oct 2012

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)
10. Holy shit, Zachary Quinto.
Sat Oct 27, 2012, 11:46 PM
Oct 2012

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)
13. Nope, didn't get to meet him.
Sat Oct 27, 2012, 11:54 PM
Oct 2012

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)
14. I'm watcing 'No Way Out' on cable right now (again), lol!
Sun Oct 28, 2012, 12:04 AM
Oct 2012

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.

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