Friendly Encounters: Jacques Baron and Jason Priestley

This is a weekly feature about friends who have met celebrities.

Last week, I featured Gabe Baron and Paul Williams, a bit of an unlikely combo.  Today, I am giving equal time to Jacques Baron and Jason Priestley, another sort of unlikely duo.
Priestley is best known for his role on Beverly Hills 90210.  His resume includes far more than just that show though.  He has acted and directed many projects steadily since his 90210 days.  He even has carved a bit of a career on the race track.
While Gabe eloquently described his interest in Paul Williams, Jacques was a bit less descriptive and far more succinct.
"I love me some Jason Priestley," he posted on Facebook.
What else needs to be said?  Who doesn't like Priestley?  He is a good guy, by all accounts.  Actually, the same can be said for Jacques.
Maybe the two of them are more similar than one would think.  I could see Jacques hanging at the Peach Pit.

Jacques Baron, Jason Priestley and Brian Malone in Rosemont, IL-August 2013.

Jason Priestley in Rosemont 60018

Jason Priestley probably deserves a better headline than the bad pun I wrote.  If he sees it and suggests a better one, I will gladly change it.

Priestley rose to fame on Beverly Hills 90210.  I watched it.  Of course, I watched it.  Everyone watched it, whether they admit it or not.  For men, it was the Shannen Doherty-Jennie Garth debate.  For women it was Priestly-Luke Perry.

I have met both Perry and Priestly and both were really cool in person.  They both gave their fans plenty of time with them at Wizard World.  Priestley even spent several minutes with a youngster who was not buying any merchandise.  In an environment like a comic con, this is indeed rare.

While it is true he knew I was with the media, he talked to me for several minutes and wanted me to double check our photo.  Some celebs barely give the press any time at all, since we are "non-payers."

Priestley has a lengthy resume and by all accounts is a good guy.  I have to agree with that assessment, at least based on my experience.

Still, despite a pleasant experience with both Perry and Priestley, I can't help but question why did I not meet Doherty or Garth?  I really need to plan things better.  

Jason Priestley and me in Rosemont, IL-August 2013.