In 1975 , our neighbor down the street, Mrs Conway, took a bunch of us kids to the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, to see The Great Waldo Pepper. I was 11-years-old and the moment Robert Redford appeared onscreen I gasped and whispered “I’m going to marry him.” (Cont’) 
I fell in love that day. I spent decades watching his work as an actor , director with admiration , awe and a desperately fluttering heart. Many years ago, I was on a Christmas vacation with my family at Sundance and my obsession with “Bob” had become a running joke with my pal
@xdancekid , who I am thinking about and sending so much love to today. One day during this trip, I was picking the kids up after skiing, in sweats, no makeup, and wild, sweaty hat hair…just not my best look. We were walking down a path to the car when I saw
Jamie Redford walking towards us and then I saw Bob. My heart dropped to my feet. I actually turned to run away and my boys blocked my path. I had to say hello and meet this man, 11-year-old me was sure she was going to marry. I honestly have no memory of what was said that day.
I do remember that later I was told I’d been invited to his Christmas party…at his home. I went, terrified that I’d say something or do something innately, dorkily, me. I shouldn’t have worried at all. Bob was warm, inviting, engaging and funny.
He asked me all about my SAG presidency. He wanted to know what my life was like as a “woman of great power”…his quote, not mine. He was complimentary , supportive, interested….absolutely everything I imagined and more. I will never, ever forget that wonderful night.
I send all my love to Bob’s family, friends and all who knew him and loved him. I sure did. Good night sweet prince. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. #rip
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