Holy Emeril

To my embarrassment, I lost most of my higher brain function when before him, and I believe I actually genuflected when exiting.

I was so lucky to be in the right town on the right day. A doctor's appointment in St. Louis allowed me to be present for a book signing by—yes, sigh—Emeril Lagasse.

I waited for hours—he was so sweet and encouraging to the children among the throngs of people wanting to speak to him. He had a wonderfully kind and nice aura.

To my embarrassment, I lost most of my higher brain function when before him, and I believe I actually genuflected when exiting. My brush with fame!