John Tesh’s producer’s encounter
A few years ago, when I was the Marketing Director for John Tesh?s music I heard that Johnny Depp?s trailer was parked right outside my office on the Paramount lot. He was shooting a film on a stage right behind the Mae West building where I worked.
That put me in a bit of a fix. I had a policy against any sort of star deference on the lot. It was rampant and kind of sickening and I wanted no part of it. I routinely passed Kevin Costner, Niles from Fraiser, Tom Cruise and others while walking around to the catering truck or on errands and we would smile and nod, like anyone else. I once had a temp assignment working for Patrick Stewart. Being no fan of Star Trek, I didn?t know who he was until someone told me later that morning. At lunch, Patrick and his girlfriend came back all lit up. Apparently Pierce Brosnan was right outside, having also eaten at the Commissary. I didn?t say anything.
?Pierce Brosnan!? Patrick told me. “Don?t you like him??
?I don?t know who that is.?
?James Bond!? his girlfriend blurted.
?James Bond! Don?t you know James Bond?? Patrick asked me, leaning over my desk to make the point right in my face.
?Listen,? I said, ?I didn?t know who you were until about fifteen minutes ago.?
But Johnny Depp?I knew who he was. And he was on my short list.