After seeing and having short conversations with Gore, Keira and Orlando, who were all VERY gracious and appreciative, we knew Johnny would be the next on the red carpet. We finally caught a glimpse of his gray hat and dark hair as he signed for fans on the opposite side and slowly made his way up the red carpet. He crossed over to our side and my heart skipped several beats waiting for him to work his way down the line. I just knew he would cross back over before he got to us! Then he was three people away?two people away?right next to me? and then there he was, directly in front of me. The gray hat, dark – almost curly – hair, black shirt, purple glasses, leather cuff, sparrow tattoo? I had brought my copy of the William Sarroyan Reader for him to sign. The Time of Your Life is in the book and we had read it at ONBC two years ago. The prologue is one of Johnny?s favorite literary passages. I told him the book was from Oprah Noodlemantra?s Book Club and he looked up and said ?Oh, wow!? He signed the book and said ?You certainly can?t go wrong with Sarroyan.? 
I said thank you, he smiled that golden toothed smile, and moved to sign for Liz. (picture).
I don?t know how he has the ability to focus directly on the person he is signing for with all the hoopla and noise that surrounds an event like this. He takes the time to actually sign his signature, not just an anonymous scribble like some of the celebrities. It is incredible to me and I felt so grateful that I was able to experience that personally. He is such a gracious and generous man and you really feel that when you are in his presence.
It was so much fun to see the screen and bleachers set up for the premiere, the banners all over the park, the ship in the lagoon dressed up as the Black Pearl, such wonderful memories! I want to add my thanks to our fabulous group of Depp Divas, Liz, luvdepp, KYwoman, dharma-bum, DepplySmitten and Charlene. It was a magical day and I can’t imagine a better group of women to share this experience with! Thank you all and thank you, Johnny!
