Yes, one tends to blather the first time...by the third time I met Buffy Sainte-Marie, I had it all worked out and talked to her in the relaxed way that I might to an old familiar friend...much more enjoyable for her and me both. You've just got to remember they are ordinary human beings like yourself, and not sweat it.

Also, looking for your hero to say something totally significant and unforgettable that will change your life is a foolish endeavour...so many people expected Dylan to do that every time he opened his mouth that he started trying to avoid them altogether...or got really nasty and sarcastic with them. There are some pretty funny examples of that in transcripts of his press conferences in the 60's.

- LH