It's All About PJ Soles

Most people remember P.J. Soles from her role in Halloween or Stripes or even Private Benjamin. I first took notice of Soles in the lesser-known Rock 'N' Roll High School.
As a young teenager, this film, featuring the Ramones and also starring Clint Howard and Vince Van Patten, was as cool as it got. The plot was forgettable, but it didn't matter, since watching the Ramones perform their songs was the best part. Remember, this was before YouTube. The Ramones dominated the soundtrack, but Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren, (our old friend) Brian Eno and several others also contributed.
Oh, yeah, back to Soles...I met Soles at a convention several years ago. The meeting left me flat. She wasn't unpleasant. Actually, she was quite bland. Maybe I just caught her at a down time, but I never understand why stars would do these shows, but be so indifferent. At least Soles was better than some stars who have been surly at conventions.

PJ Soles and me in Rosemont, IL-mid 00's.

This IS Joe Jackson (not Brian Eno)

One of my funniest celebrity moments happened when I met Joe Jackson, one of my favorite musicians. Jackson had just come out with his book, A Cure for Gravity, and he was doing a book signing tour at Borders Bookstores.
I found out very late about the event. I scrambled and bought a picture (which was advertised as him) on Ebay. It arrived the day of the event. It looked a bit off, but I brought it with me anyway.
Jackson read excerpts from his book and then settled in behind a desk to start signing copies for anyone who wanted it signed. At the end, I approached Jackson to get my book signed, but decided not to get the picture signed. Jackson saw the picture and I explained what happened.
Sitting back and roaring with laughter, Jackson exclaimed "That's Brian 'F-ing' Eno!". (Brian Eno is another English musician who does bear a resemblance to Jackson.) He asked if he could sign it anyway and proceeded to write "This is not Joe Jackson" on it.
Jackson thanked me for giving him one of the biggest laughs he had in a while. I was happy that he had fun with it and now I have a great story and an odd autographed photo of Jackson/Eno!

Joe Jackson signed his Live In New York CD and reading/signing at Borders in Chicago, IL-1999.