Celebreality

Celebs abound in NYC. There are so many famous people who live in the city, walk the streets, have beers, and change in sports club locker rooms. I must say, as trivial as it is, I'm looking forward to seeing Joaquin Phoenix (in case you didn't know, I love him a little) in the village, or SJP shopping at Bergdorf's. But what about those celebs who aren't photographed in US Weekly?
That's right- I'm talking about famous classical musicians. (Nerd alert! Nerd alert!)
Yesterday, while shopping at Petalson's, I nearly almost ran into James Levine. (For my non-singer readers, James Levine is the conducter of the METROPOLITAN OPERA orchestra). I was purchasing some music, and he came in, walked right past me, and began browsing the magazines. My friend John was looking at the magazines, and I said "Ahem...John!" He looked up, noticed Jimmy L, and said "Hello Maestro". HA!
After a minute or so of staring, I realized he was pretty much a normal guy. A normal guy who conducts the best opera orchestra in the world. A normal guy who has worked with the most famous opera singers in the world. A normal guy whom I hope hears me sing someday. I was tempted to bust out my audition folder right there between Miniture Scores and Vocal Collections, but I thought better of myself. Shameless promotion will get you nowhere?