| I've generally found that if it's someone like an Alice Ripley who would be recognized only by people like us, and you give a simple "Ms. Ripley, I love your work," or something of the kind, they generally are pleased (or even surprised) to be recognized. I really think I made Greg Jbara's day once by saying hello as I was leaving a restaurant. As long as you make clear you aren't invading their space or sticking around, I think it's a good experience for them. It's different for the household-name famous, because they get it all the time. I might nod and smile in the direction of, say, Jessica Lange, but I'd never say anything. You certainly never want to take up any amount of anyone's time, especially when they're trying to eat. |
