Political Geek “Star” Sighting

I just saw Jim Strock, who was a “candidate” on Showtime's “American Candidate” series last summer. He was on foot at the corner of 20th and J Street downtown, crossing 20th against the light. He looked right at me and I said hello because I thought I knew him, then as soon as I was past I remembered why I recognized his face. Burning dilemma: Should I have gone back to say hello? I've only had a couple of “star” sightings in my life, but I've always thought it was poor taste to say anything to people you don't really know, but just recognize from tv or movies. A I wrong? Should I have seized the moment? If it had been Keith or Lisa or Bruce or Malia, I might not have been able to stop myself because I would have had to complement them on their roles in the show and their positions on the issues. But Jim? The only thing I could have said was “Hi. You seemed nice, but I never would have voted for you.” Somehow, that really didn't seem appropriate. Anyway, I wonder what he was doing in D.C...

Posted January 10, 2005 08:33 PM | tv land